179.29.196.162
179.29.196.162 is an IPv4 address announced by AS6057, with approximate network location Montevideo, Uruguay. It belongs to a mobile network with reverse DNS name r179-29-196-162.dialup.mobile.ancel.net.uy. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | ANCEL |
| ASN | AS6057 |
| Network Name | 179.29.0.0 - 179.29.255.255 |
| CIDR Block | 179.29.0.0/16 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Network registration country | UY |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | r179-29-196-162.dialup.mobile.ancel.net.uy |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | r179-29-196-162.dialup.mobile.ancel.net.uy |
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 | Mobile |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS6057 |
| Network Prefix | 179.29.192.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Aging
| First Seen | 2026-10-28 03:11:07 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-28 03:11:07 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 13:47:57 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Aging |
| Signal Types | 12 |
| Total Observations | 12 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 179.29.196.162
Who owns the IP address 179.29.196.162?
179.29.196.162 is registered to ANCEL. The address falls within the 179.29.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 179.29.196.162 located?
Geolocation data places 179.29.196.162 in Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 179.29.196.162 malicious or safe?
179.29.196.162 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 179.29.196.162?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 179.29.196.162 is r179-29-196-162.dialup.mobile.ancel.net.uy. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 179.29.196.162 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
179.29.196.162 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.