173.238.204.210 is an IPv4 address announced by AS7992, with approximate network location Niagara Falls, Canada. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name d173-238-204-210.home4.cgocable.net. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cogeco Cable Inc. |
| ASN | AS7992 |
| Network Name | CGOC-NIMC-CPE05 |
| CIDR Block | 173.238.192.0/20 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | Canada |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | d173-238-204-210.home4.cgocable.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | d173-238-204-210.home4.cgocable.net |
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.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 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 | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS7992 |
| Network Prefix | 173.238.0.0/16 |
| Route mapping | Found |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Recent
| First Seen | 2026-11-10 22:05:03 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-10 22:05:03 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 04:55:55 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Recent |
| Signal Types | 13 |
| Total Observations | 13 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 173.238.204.210
Who owns the IP address 173.238.204.210?
173.238.204.210 is registered to Cogeco Cable Inc.. The address falls within the 173.238.192.0/20 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 173.238.204.210 located?
Geolocation data places 173.238.204.210 in Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. The local time zone is America/Toronto. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 173.238.204.210 malicious or safe?
173.238.204.210 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 173.238.204.210?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 173.238.204.210 is d173-238-204-210.home4.cgocable.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 173.238.204.210 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
173.238.204.210 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.