202.8.42.226
202.8.42.226 is an IPv4 address operated by IRT-AHREFS-US (AS140577), geolocated to Boston, United States. Its reverse DNS name is sardine738.ahrefs.net. As of November 1, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | IRT-AHREFS-US |
| ASN | AS140577 |
| Network Name | AHREFS-CRAWLER-B-USA |
| CIDR Block | 202.8.42.0/23 |
| RIR | APNIC |
| Country | US |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | sardine738.ahrefs.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | sardine738.ahrefs.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 60% (Good) |
| SPF | 0/2 domains |
| DMARC | 0/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Present |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Single-Service Host |
| Network Tier | Unknown — Insufficient routing data to classify |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | ssh | tcp | Banner detected |
| Closed Ports | 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (1 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS140577 |
| Network Prefix | 202.8.42.0/23 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 7% | 5 | 5 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-09 19:40:40 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-03 04:31:21 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-01 15:46:35 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 21 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 202.8.42.226
Who owns the IP address 202.8.42.226?
202.8.42.226 is registered to IRT-AHREFS-US. The address falls within the 202.8.42.0/23 network block. Registration is held at APNIC.
Where is 202.8.42.226 located?
Geolocation data places 202.8.42.226 in Boston, US-MA, United States. The local time zone is America/New_York. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 202.8.42.226 malicious or safe?
202.8.42.226 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 202.8.42.226?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 202.8.42.226 is sardine738.ahrefs.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
What ports are open on 202.8.42.226?
Responsive ports observed on 202.8.42.226 include 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.