38.104.210.242
38.104.210.242 is an IPv4 address operated by COGENT-174 - Cogent Communications, LLC, US (AS174), with approximate network location Chicago, United States. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cogent Communications, LLC |
| ASN | AS174 |
| Network Name | COGENT-A |
| CIDR Block | 38.0.0.0/8 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | COGENT-174 - Cogent Communications, LLC, US |
| 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.
| caa | Not applicable |
| spf | Unknown / lookup inconclusive |
| dmarc | Unknown / lookup inconclusive |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 242.210.104.38.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Unknown / lookup inconclusive |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Unknown |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Tier 3 — Basic operator with some routing infrastructure |
🔌 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 | AS174 |
| Network Prefix | 38.0.0.0/8 |
| 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 | 42% | 2 | 3 |
| services | 19% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 36% | 3 | 4 |
| reputation | 22% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 27% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 31% | 12 | 20 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (50%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Fresh
| First Seen | 2026-10-15 08:45:05 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-12 05:09:38 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 07:06:34 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Fresh |
| Signal Types | 27 |
| Total Observations | 34 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 38.104.210.242
Who owns the IP address 38.104.210.242?
38.104.210.242 is registered to Cogent Communications, LLC. The address falls within the 38.0.0.0/8 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 38.104.210.242 located?
Geolocation data places 38.104.210.242 in Chicago, US-IL, United States. The local time zone is America/Chicago. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 38.104.210.242 malicious or safe?
38.104.210.242 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.