197.148.71.236
197.148.71.236 is an IPv4 address operated by Warwick Ward-Cox (AS37497), geolocated to Johannesburg, South Africa. Its reverse DNS name is ct1-edge-2.as37497.net. As of October 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Warwick Ward-Cox |
| ASN | AS37497 |
| Network Name | 197.148.71.128 - 197.148.71.255 |
| CIDR Block | 197.148.71.128/25 |
| RIR | AFRINIC |
| Country | ZA |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | ct1-edge-2.as37497.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | ct1-edge-2.as37497.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| 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 | AS37497 |
| Network Prefix | 197.148.71.0/24 |
| 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 (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-12 23:22:18 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-12 23:22:18 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-12 23:27:40 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 14 |
| Total Observations | 14 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 197.148.71.236
Who owns the IP address 197.148.71.236?
197.148.71.236 is registered to Warwick Ward-Cox. The address falls within the 197.148.71.128/25 network block. Registration is held at AFRINIC.
Where is 197.148.71.236 located?
Geolocation data places 197.148.71.236 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The local time zone is Africa/Johannesburg. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 197.148.71.236 malicious or safe?
197.148.71.236 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 197.148.71.236?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 197.148.71.236 is ct1-edge-2.as37497.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.