Use Geocoder and MaxMind DB to Geocode IP Addresses
Utilizing IP addresses for communication is a fundamental aspect of many web applications employing HTTP(S) as their protocol, particularly those interconnected to the internet. However, a multitude of IP addresses are also generated through protocols such as SSH, SMTP, or IMAP. In this article, we’ll explore how to determine their origins and extract valuable data using the geocoder gem in conjunction with the MaxMind GeoLite2 Database.