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Frequently Asked Questions: GeoIP Web Services

  • Will I get a warning if I am running out of queries?
  • Why are my queries being used up at a faster than expected rate?
  • Are there proxies around the world I can use to test my GeoIP-enabled application?
  • How can I find nearby postal codes?
  • How can I determine the preferred language of the website visitor?
  • How do I determine the IP address of a visitor who is behind a proxy?
  • How do I display the city name returned by the GeoIP database in the user’s native language?
  • What are the “EU” Europe and “AP” Asia-Pacific entries?
  • What are the “A2” Satellite Provider entries?
  • What are Anonymous Proxies (“A1” in GeoIP Legacy products)?
  • What is an open proxy?
  • Does MaxMind support IPv6 Addresses?
  • How much of the IP Address space do you cover?
  • Should I choose the GeoIP web service or the database?

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