172.251.252.216
172.251.252.216 is an IPv4 address operated by TWC-20001-PACWEST - Charter Communications Inc, US (AS20001), with approximate network location Temecula, United States. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name syn-172-251-252-216.res.spectrum.com. As of November 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (30/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Charter Communications Inc |
| ASN | AS20001 |
| Network Name | RRWE |
| CIDR Block | 172.248.0.0/14 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | TWC-20001-PACWEST - Charter Communications Inc, US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | syn-172-251-252-216.res.spectrum.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | syn-172-251-252-216.res.spectrum.com |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Partial coverage: 1 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not found at queried name com |
| spf | Not found at queried name syn-172-251-252-216.res.spectrum.com |
| dmarc | Not found at queried name _dmarc.syn-172-251-252-216.res.spectrum.com |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 216.252.251.172.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Not found at queried name syn-172-251-252-216.res.spectrum.com |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 3389, 8080, 8443 (2 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| Port | Probe target | Certificate finding |
|---|---|---|
| (IP-targeted) | E=info@inhandnetworks.com, CN=inhandnetworks.com, OU=EdgeRouter, O=InhandNetworks, L=Dulles, S=VA, C=US Historical certificate; current certificate unknown |
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | 2023-11-24T04:26:56+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2043-11-19T04:26:56+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls12 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 7300 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS20001 |
| Network Prefix | 172.248.0.0/14 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 31% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 23% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Fresh
| First Seen | 2026-07-13 15:24:25 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-25 06:37:08 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-14 03:54:13 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Fresh |
| Signal Types | 26 |
| Total Observations | 48 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 172.251.252.216
Who owns the IP address 172.251.252.216?
172.251.252.216 is registered to Charter Communications Inc. The address falls within the 172.248.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 172.251.252.216 located?
Geolocation data places 172.251.252.216 in Temecula, CA, United States. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 172.251.252.216 malicious or safe?
172.251.252.216 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 172.251.252.216?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 172.251.252.216 is syn-172-251-252-216.res.spectrum.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 172.251.252.216?
Responsive ports observed on 172.251.252.216 include 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 172.251.252.216 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
172.251.252.216 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.