205.185.117.197
205.185.117.197 is an IPv4 address operated by FranTech Solutions (AS53667), geolocated to Las Vegas, United States. It belongs to datacenter or hosting infrastructure with reverse DNS name mx.chinanetservice.com. As of October 7, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Moderate Risk (50/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | FranTech Solutions |
| ASN | AS53667 |
| Network Name | PONYNET-03 |
| CIDR Block | 205.185.112.0/20 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | mx.chinanetservice.com |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | mx.chinanetservice.com |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | 2/2 domains |
| DMARC | 2/2 domains |
| FCrDNS | Not verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
| Domains Checked | 2 domains |
☁️ 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 | 205.185.112.0/20 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 28% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 12% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 17% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 13% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 17% | 10 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-07-17 05:00:35 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-07 21:43:13 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-10-07 15:42:04 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 22 |
| Total Observations | 30 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 205.185.117.197
Who owns the IP address 205.185.117.197?
205.185.117.197 is registered to FranTech Solutions. The address falls within the 205.185.112.0/20 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 205.185.117.197 located?
Geolocation data places 205.185.117.197 in Las Vegas, NV, United States. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 205.185.117.197 malicious or safe?
205.185.117.197 currently carries a moderate risk assessment, meaning some indicators warrant caution, but the evidence is mixed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 205.185.117.197?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 205.185.117.197 is mx.chinanetservice.com. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.
What ports are open on 205.185.117.197?
Responsive ports observed on 205.185.117.197 include 3389. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 205.185.117.197 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
205.185.117.197 is classified as hosting infrastructure based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.