198.16.254.185
198.16.254.185 is an IPv4 address operated by EBOX - EBOX, CA (AS1403), with approximate network location Montreal, Canada. Its reverse DNS name is 198-16-254-185.qc.ftth.ebox.net. As of November 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | EBOX |
| ASN | AS1403 |
| Network Name | EBOX-NET-198-16-128-0-1 |
| CIDR Block | 198.16.128.0/17 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | — |
| Registrant address country | Canada |
| Routing operator | EBOX - EBOX, CA |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 198-16-254-185.qc.ftth.ebox.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 198-16-254-185.qc.ftth.ebox.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 198-16-254-185.qc.ftth.ebox.net |
| dmarc | Not found at queried name _dmarc.198-16-254-185.qc.ftth.ebox.net |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 185.254.16.198.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Not found at queried name 198-16-254-185.qc.ftth.ebox.net |
☁️ 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 | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| Port | Latest capture attempt |
|---|---|
| 443 | Certificate not captured; current certificate unknown (unreachable) |
| 8443 | Certificate not captured; current certificate unknown (unreachable) |
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS1403 |
| Network Prefix | 198.16.248.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 34% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 18% | 1 | 2 |
| ownership | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 17% | 7 | 9 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-11-01 08:04:03 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-14 03:09:09 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-14 03:41:22 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
Full dossier details are available via our API.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 198.16.254.185
Who owns the IP address 198.16.254.185?
198.16.254.185 is registered to EBOX. The address falls within the 198.16.128.0/17 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 198.16.254.185 located?
Geolocation data places 198.16.254.185 in Montreal, QC, Canada. The local time zone is America/Toronto. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 198.16.254.185 malicious or safe?
198.16.254.185 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 198.16.254.185?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 198.16.254.185 is 198-16-254-185.qc.ftth.ebox.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.