38.18.157.238
38.18.157.238 is an IPv4 address operated by UNITEL-LA - Star Telecom, LA (AS131267), with approximate network location Laos. Its reverse DNS name is connect.rcp.net. As of November 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cogent Communications, LLC |
| ASN | AS131267 |
| Network Name | COGENT-A |
| CIDR Block | 38.0.0.0/8 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | UNITEL-LA - Star Telecom, LA |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | connect.rcp.net |
| Forward Confirmed | No — PTR hostname does not resolve back to this IP (weak signal) |
| Forward Hostnames | connect.rcp.net |
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.
Partial coverage: 1 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| caa | Not found at queried name net |
| spf | Not found at queried name connect.rcp.net |
| dmarc | Not found at queried name _dmarc.connect.rcp.net |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 238.157.18.38.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Not found at queried name connect.rcp.net |
☁️ 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 | |||
| 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 | AS131267 |
| Network Prefix | 38.18.157.0/24 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 37% | 2 | 3 |
| routing | 57% | 1 | 11 |
| services | 27% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 45% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 17% | 1 | 2 |
| geolocation | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 33% | 9 | 22 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Very Low (20%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-10-09 14:38:12 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-10-19 19:28:28 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-14 03:36:39 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 25 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 38.18.157.238
Who owns the IP address 38.18.157.238?
38.18.157.238 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 38.18.157.238 located?
Geolocation data places 38.18.157.238 in Laos. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 38.18.157.238 malicious or safe?
38.18.157.238 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 38.18.157.238?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 38.18.157.238 is connect.rcp.net. This hostname is not forward-confirmed, so it should be treated as a weak signal.