The Unknown City: A Free Installation Guide

To stay current with the latest database updates, installing the GeoIP Update program provided by MaxMind is a great idea. One of these databases is the free GeoLite2 City database, which can be downloaded in binary (mmdb) format after signing up for a GeoLite2 account. The database can be found at various locations online.

Why You Need to Download the Databases

Wireshark does not come with any pre-installed GeoIP2 or GeoLite2 databases, so it is essential to download them yourself. Before proceeding, you should check if your Wireshark version supports MaxMind's GeoIP2 and GeoLite2 by going to Help→About Wireshark and looking for 'MaxMind DB resolver' in the 'Compiled with' paragraph.

Understanding the Different Databases

The free GeoLite2 City database is available, but there is no for-purchase GeoIP2 version. The paid GeoIP2 City and GeoIP2 Country databases are more accurate than their free counterparts, GeoLite2 City and GeoLite2 Country. Additionally, the free versions of the GeoIP2 Region, GeoIP2 Organization, and GeoIP2 ISP databases are not available.

Using Wireshark with MaxMind's Databases

Wireshark 2.6 and up can utilize MaxMind's GeoIP2 (purchase) and GeoLite2 (free) databases to look up city, country, AS number, and other information for an IP address. MaxMind produces databases and software for geolocation.

In summary, installing the GeoIP Update program provided by MaxMind is a great way to stay current with database updates. With Wireshark 2.6 and above, you can use MaxMind's free GeoLite2 City database or purchase more accurate GeoIP2 City and Country databases.

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