finding a location of a person based on ip address

[raghu_ccie]

Hello,

One of my friends was communicating with his friend with whom he lost touch. He received several emails from his friend originating from a specific static IP address (until November 2003).

When I look up sites like ip2location.com the location seems to be Lakeland Florida. When I do a traceroute it stops at:

atm1-0-944.tampflp44-ubr2.tampabay.rr.com

Is there any way we can pinpoint the exact area/location of this person?

Any ideas are highly appreiated.

Thanks much!

[sachinraja]

Hello,

using the static IP address, you can exactly find out which ISP or company he is associated with. Use the following to find this out:

www.apnic.net (who is tab)

www.ripe.net/perl/whois

Once you get the ISP, you can talk to them and enquire with them about this static IP. If the guy is using a DSL link or a Leased line, the ISP can give you the details easily. In case, he uses a dialup, it really tough for the ISP to give you the details.

All the best !!