196.4.90.224
196.4.90.224 is an IPv4 address operated by MTN SA - MTN SA, ZA (AS16637), with approximate network location Randburg (Fairland), South Africa. It belongs to a mobile network with reverse DNS name be21019.pe-mbn-pe-01.za.mtnns.net. As of November 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | MTN SA |
| ASN | AS16637 |
| Network Name | ORG-VSA1-AFRINIC |
| CIDR Block | 196.4.88.0/22 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Network registration country | ZA |
| Routing operator | MTN SA - MTN SA, ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | be21019.pe-mbn-pe-01.za.mtnns.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | be21019.pe-mbn-pe-01.za.mtnns.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.
Partial coverage: 1 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not found at queried name net |
| spf | Not found at queried name be21019.pe-mbn-pe-01.za.mtnns.net |
| dmarc | Not found at queried name _dmarc.be21019.pe-mbn-pe-01.za.mtnns.net |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 224.90.4.196.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Not found at queried name be21019.pe-mbn-pe-01.za.mtnns.net |
☁️ 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 | |||
| 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 | AS16637 |
| Network Prefix | 196.4.88.0/22 |
| 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 | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 22% | 6 | 6 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-20 00:18:51 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-20 00:18:51 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-14 03:38:12 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 196.4.90.224
Who owns the IP address 196.4.90.224?
196.4.90.224 is registered to MTN SA. The address falls within the 196.4.88.0/22 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 196.4.90.224 located?
Geolocation data places 196.4.90.224 in Randburg (Fairland), Gauteng, South Africa. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 196.4.90.224 malicious or safe?
196.4.90.224 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 196.4.90.224?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 196.4.90.224 is be21019.pe-mbn-pe-01.za.mtnns.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
Is 196.4.90.224 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
196.4.90.224 is classified as a mobile network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.