198.98.52.229
198.98.52.229 is an IPv4 address operated by Frantech/BuyVM (AS53667), with approximate network location New York, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure. As of November 11, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | FranTech Solutions |
| ASN | AS53667 |
| Network Name | PONYNET-06 |
| CIDR Block | 198.98.48.0/20 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR Record | No PTR |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
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 | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Hosting — Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3389 | rdp | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS53667 |
| Network Prefix | 198.98.48.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 38% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 33% | 2 | 4 |
| Overall | 25% | 10 | 18 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-07-17 05:00:29 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-08 03:51:50 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-11 10:40:54 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 22 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 198.98.52.229
Who owns the IP address 198.98.52.229?
198.98.52.229 is registered to FranTech Solutions. The address falls within the 198.98.48.0/20 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 198.98.52.229 located?
Geolocation data places 198.98.52.229 in New York, NY, 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 198.98.52.229 malicious or safe?
198.98.52.229 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 ports are open on 198.98.52.229?
Responsive ports observed on 198.98.52.229 include 3389. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 198.98.52.229 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
198.98.52.229 is classified as hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.