196.210.188.234 is an IPv4 address operated by Dimension Data - Dimension Data, ZA (AS20011), with approximate network location Cape Town, South Africa. As of November 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (10/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Dimension Data |
| ASN | AS20011 |
| Network Name | ORG-DD1-AFRINIC |
| CIDR Block | 196.210.0.0/16 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Network registration country | |
| Routing operator | Dimension Data - Dimension Data, ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| 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 | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
No specific classification
🔍 17 signal types · 17 observations collected
This report is generated from 17+ independent intelligence signals including
ownership records, DNS analysis, BGP routing, TLS certificates, port scanning, threat feeds,
behavioral fingerprinting, and more.
Full dossier details are available via our API.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.210.188.234
Who owns the IP address 196.210.188.234?
196.210.188.234 is registered to Dimension Data. The address falls within the 196.210.0.0/16 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.210.188.234 located?
Geolocation data places 196.210.188.234 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 196.210.188.234 malicious or safe?
196.210.188.234 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.
