173.208.248.194
173.208.248.194 is an IPv4 address operated by WII - WholeSale Internet, Inc., US (AS32097), with approximate network location Chicago, United States. Its reverse DNS name is sastrugi.net. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | WholeSale Internet, Inc. |
| ASN | AS32097 |
| Network Name | WII-NET-173-208 |
| CIDR Block | 173.208.128.0/17 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | WII - WholeSale Internet, Inc., US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | sastrugi.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
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.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not checked |
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | Web server detected |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| Port | Probe target | Certificate finding |
|---|---|---|
| (IP-targeted) | CN=self.signed Historical certificate; current certificate unknown |
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | 2024-10-03T19:01:43+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2106-11-23T19:01:43+00:00 |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS32097 |
| Network Prefix | 173.208.128.0/17 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Enabled |
| CSP | Enabled |
| HTTP/2 | Enabled |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 18% | 5 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Aging
| First Seen | 2026-10-15 20:13:23 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-01 15:03:41 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 07:27:41 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Aging |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 23 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 173.208.248.194
Who owns the IP address 173.208.248.194?
173.208.248.194 is registered to WholeSale Internet, Inc.. The address falls within the 173.208.128.0/17 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 173.208.248.194 located?
Geolocation data places 173.208.248.194 in Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 173.208.248.194 malicious or safe?
173.208.248.194 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 173.208.248.194?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 173.208.248.194 is sastrugi.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.