[OPLINTECH] webform question

[Chad Neeper]

I would expect there is a much easier way to get the user's IP address. 
I'm not a web developer, but I do know that it's possible to obtain the 
user's browser info and IP address and submit that information along 
with the form data. Any web developer experts out there?

Experts Exchange would be a good source of expert info on this topic.


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Chad Neeper
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Bob Neeper wrote:
> If you suspect it is done from an in house PC you could useTightVNC 
> and VNC Thumbnail Viewer
> Then monitor the pc(s) remotely.  Although there may be privacy issues 
> involved.
> If only one PC to watch just use TightVNC on 2 PC's.
> VNC Thumbnail Viewer can monitor multiple PC's from one.
>
> Ref: 
> http://www.tightvnc.com/
> http://thetechnologyteacher.wordpress.com/vncthumbnailviewer/
>
> You could also run Wireshark & set it to filter for the server that 
> serves the webform.
> Then look at the results for an IP address.
> You would need to know your various PC's IP's to determine which 
> machine is the culprit.
> Less privacy issues and also should show if it was from outside the 
> library.
> Harder than it sounds. May not be real time, depending.
>
> If an outside IP you might be able to find the ISP and notify them a 
> customer is causing problems.
> You could provide the Wireshark log for review.
> R. W. (Bob) Neeper     Cell: (740)-407-3572 
> Community Library
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>
> Amy Wilson wrote:
>>
>> Does anyone know if there is a way to track who submitted a webform?  
>> The last few days someone has been spoofing us via the webform, by 
>> submitting library card applications with obvious inaccurate 
>> information.  Our circ manager wanted to know if there is a way to 
>> catch who is doing that as she suspects it is the same person daily.
>>
>>  
>>
>> Amy Wilson
>>
>> Network Administrator
>>
>> Rocky River Public Library
>>
>> 440-895-3764
>>
>>  
>>
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