198.178.138.197 is an IPv4 address operated by CRIMSON-PACIFIC-NETWORKS - Crimson Pacific Networks, LLC, US (AS401903), with approximate network location Boston, United States. Its reverse DNS name is time-197.fremont-ca.us.crimpac.net. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Crimson Pacific Networks, LLC |
| ASN | AS401903 |
| Network Name | CRIMPAC-V4 |
| CIDR Block | 198.178.138.0/24 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | CRIMSON-PACIFIC-NETWORKS - Crimson Pacific Networks, LLC, US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | time-197.fremont-ca.us.crimpac.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | time-197.fremont-ca.us.crimpac.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.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not found at queried name net |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive time-197.fremont-ca.us.crimpac.net |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive _dmarc.time-197.fremont-ca.us.crimpac.net |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 197.138.178.198.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive time-197.fremont-ca.us.crimpac.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
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS401903 |
| Network Prefix | 198.178.138.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 17% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 24% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 29% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 26% | 10 | 13 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Fresh
| First Seen | 2026-10-24 16:44:52 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-08 08:46:42 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 09:24:32 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Fresh |
| Signal Types | 21 |
| Total Observations | 31 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 198.178.138.197
Who owns the IP address 198.178.138.197?
198.178.138.197 is registered to Crimson Pacific Networks, LLC. The address falls within the 198.178.138.0/24 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 198.178.138.197 located?
Geolocation data places 198.178.138.197 in Boston, US-MA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 198.178.138.197 malicious or safe?
198.178.138.197 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 198.178.138.197?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 198.178.138.197 is time-197.fremont-ca.us.crimpac.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.