186.42.18.197
186.42.18.197 is an IPv4 address announced by AS28006, with approximate network location Ibarra, Ecuador. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name 197.18.42.186.static.anycast.cnt-grms.ec. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | CORPORACION NACIONAL DE TELECOMUNICACIONES - CNT EP |
| ASN | AS28006 |
| Network Name | 186.42.0.0 - 186.42.127.255 |
| CIDR Block | 186.42.0.0/17 |
| RIR | LACNIC |
| Network registration country | EC |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 197.18.42.186.static.anycast.cnt-grms.ec |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 197.18.42.186.static.anycast.cnt-grms.ec |
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 | AS28006 |
| Network Prefix | 186.42.18.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 12% | 3 | 3 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Aging
| First Seen | 2026-11-04 19:14:45 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-04 19:14:45 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 21:16:58 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Aging |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 16 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 186.42.18.197
Who owns the IP address 186.42.18.197?
186.42.18.197 is registered to CORPORACION NACIONAL DE TELECOMUNICACIONES - CNT EP. The address falls within the 186.42.0.0/17 network block. Registration is held at LACNIC.
Where is 186.42.18.197 located?
Geolocation data places 186.42.18.197 in Ibarra, Imbabura, Ecuador. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 186.42.18.197 malicious or safe?
186.42.18.197 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 186.42.18.197?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 186.42.18.197 is 197.18.42.186.static.anycast.cnt-grms.ec. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 186.42.18.197 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
186.42.18.197 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.