4.2.2.2
4.2.2.2 is an IPv4 address operated by Level 3 Parent, LLC (AS3356), geolocated to Greenville, United States. It is known as Level 3 DNS (4.2.2.2). Its reverse DNS name is b.resolvers.level3.net. As of November 6, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (25/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
⭐ Level 3 DNS (4.2.2.2)
Long-standing Level 3 (now Lumen) recursive resolver, widely used in network diagnostics — operated by Lumen Technologies.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Level 3 Parent, LLC |
| ASN | AS3356 |
| Network Name | LVLT-ORG-4-8 |
| CIDR Block | 4.0.0.0/9 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | b.resolvers.level3.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | b.resolvers.level3.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Not configured |
☁️ 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 | AS3356 |
| Network Prefix | 4.0.0.0/9 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 24% | 7 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Mostly Consistent (80%) — 1 contradiction(s) |
| Attribution | Moderate (55%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-11-06 23:26:02 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-06 23:26:02 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-06 23:33:17 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 17 |
| Total Observations | 17 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 4.2.2.2
Who owns the IP address 4.2.2.2?
4.2.2.2 is registered to Level 3 Parent, LLC. The address falls within the 4.0.0.0/9 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 4.2.2.2 located?
Geolocation data places 4.2.2.2 in Greenville, SC, 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 4.2.2.2 malicious or safe?
4.2.2.2 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 4.2.2.2?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 4.2.2.2 is b.resolvers.level3.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.