In proxy IP, we often hear about native IP and broadcast IP. What is the difference between the two? How to distinguish them? The following is a detailed explanation.
1. What is native IP?
A native IP address is a real IP address assigned to a user directly by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) without proxy or forwarding. This IP address is directly associated with the user's device or network and is not forwarded or hidden by any intermediate server or proxy. A local IP usually refers to an IP address that corresponds to the user's physical location or network connection area. They are assigned by ISPs based on the user's network needs and geographic location to ensure the stability and reliability of network connections.
2. What is broadcast IP?
Broadcast IP is also called non-native IP or international IP. It means that the registration country of this IP is not consistent with the country of the data center where this IP is currently located. In other words, it is not a local IP. Through broadcasting, IPs from other international regions are allocated to the location of the availability zone. This type of IP is usually more affordable and has basically the same network experience as local IPs.
3. What is the difference between the two? How to distinguish them?
As we mentioned above, a native IP refers to an IP whose registered address is consistent with the country where the server room is located. Otherwise, it is a broadcast IP, which is also the main difference.
If you want to determine whether it is a native IP, you first need to select a proxy IP service provider for testing. For example, among kookeey's global agents, most residential IPs are native, while pure native IPs are relatively rare in data centers. After all, data centers have been developed and migrated for so many years, and most IP pools have changed addresses, but there are also a few native IPs.
If you need a high degree of IP nativeness, it is recommended to use Kookeey's residential IP, which is directly in cooperation with local operators, has a low probability of migration, and has a high degree of native assurance. However, from most people's feedback, it can be seen that there is not much difference between native and non-native for most business uses.
Generally, there are the following methods to determine whether it is a native IP:
1. Check the WHOIS information of the IP address: Use the WHOIS query tool to find the WHOIS information of the IP address. Local IPs are usually assigned directly to end users by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), so the name of the ISP or related information should be displayed in the WHOIS message. If the WHOIS message shows ISP, then it is most likely a native IP.
2. Perform a reverse DNS query: Perform a reverse DNS query to view the domain name of the IP address. Native IPs usually have attribution information directly associated with the domain name, rather than being relayed through a proxy server or sharing service. Therefore, if the reverse DNS query results directly show the domain name associated with the IP address, then this is most likely a native IP.
3. Test network latency and stability: Native IPs usually have lower network latency and better stability because they are directly connected to the Internet backbone network. By using network latency testing tools such as ping or Traceroute, if the latency is low and stable, then this may be a native IP.
4. What are the advantages of native IP?
As we mentioned above, a native IP refers to an IP whose registered address is consistent with the country where the server room is located. Otherwise, it is a broadcast IP. This is also the main difference. So what are the advantages of a native IP?
1. Authentic and reliable: Native IP is the IP address directly assigned to users by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) without the need for proxy or forwarding, and has higher reliability and stability in network communications.
2. High-speed connection: Since the native IP is directly associated with the user device or network, faster connection speeds can be achieved.
3. Geographic location association: The native IP address corresponds to the user's physical location or network connection area, and the location is more accurate.
4. Not easy to be blocked: The native IP is assigned by the ISP, which reduces the risk of being blocked or restricted access, allowing users to access restricted content or services more stably.
5. Wide applicability: Since it is directly assigned to users, it is suitable for a variety of application scenarios, including but not limited to web browsing, application development, data collection, remote access, etc.
6. Reliability and stability: Native IP is directly provided and managed by the ISP, so network communication has higher reliability and stability.
In summary, native IP has the advantages of authenticity, high-speed connection, regional relevance, easy blocking, wide applicability, independent network access, reliability and stability. How to choose a proxy IP suitable for your business depends on your own business needs. After all, there is no best proxy IP, only the most suitable proxy IP.
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