198.23.242.162
198.23.242.162 is an IPv4 address announced by AS36352, with approximate network location Los Angeles, United States. Its reverse DNS name is 198-23-242-162-host.colocrossing.com. As of November 11, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | RackNerd LLC |
| ASN | AS36352 |
| Network Name | CC-198-23-242-0-27 |
| CIDR Block | 198.23.242.160/27 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 198-23-242-162-host.colocrossing.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | 198-23-242-162-host.colocrossing.com |
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.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ 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 | AS36352 |
| Network Prefix | 198.23.242.0/24 |
| 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 | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-07-10 01:49:03 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-06 08:11:03 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-11 14:11:48 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 16 |
| Total Observations | 16 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 198.23.242.162
Who owns the IP address 198.23.242.162?
198.23.242.162 is registered to RackNerd LLC. The address falls within the 198.23.242.160/27 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 198.23.242.162 located?
Geolocation data places 198.23.242.162 in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 198.23.242.162 malicious or safe?
198.23.242.162 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 198.23.242.162?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 198.23.242.162 is 198-23-242-162-host.colocrossing.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.