Notes from NANOG 97
AI eats the world, geolocation, measuring IPv6, and the cost of SSH from NANOG 97.
Tag: geolocation
IP geolocation is hard: The draft report from the IAB workshop on IP address geolocation
The IETF Datatracker has published the initial draft of the IAB workshop report on IP address geolocation, summarizing challenges, edge cases, and future directions.
Three of the best: Geoff Huston
Geoff Huston delivered many insightful posts in 2025. Here are three of the best.
Where are you? A look at GeoIP
Are IP addresses the right tool for determining location? Examining location from the perspectives of geolocation providers, CDNs, content intermediaries, RIRs, satellite operators, and other stakeholders.
A second look at geolocation and Starlink
The initial analysis of the anomalous data for Starlink users in 20 economies led APNIC Labs to override the Starlink geolocation data that refers to those 20 economies. This second look at the situation in Yemen has given us a lot more confidence in the fidelity of the Starlink geolocation data.
[Podcast] Geolocation and Starlink
Geoff Huston discusses the problem of Geolocation and Starlink, with mis-attribution of traffic to economies an increasing concern.
How to boost geolocation accuracy with Geofeed
A friendly how to guide for network operators.
NTP Pool: The Internet timekeeper
Guest Post: How does the NTP Pool map clients to NTP servers and how can it be improved?
Useful IP geo resources
Understanding geolocation’s mechanics and sources is beneficial.
Geofeeds and shepherding: Where is that network?
Opinion: Plans to register the locations of networks using geofeeds could improve accuracy.