96.96.229.178
96.96.229.178 is an IPv4 address operated by Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (AS7922), geolocated to Boston, United States. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name cdn-ec-bos-319.foxboro.ma.boston.comcast.net. As of November 2, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Organization | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC |
| ASN | AS7922 |
| Network Name | COMCAST-B1-9 |
| CIDR Block | 96.96.0.0/14 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | United States |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | cdn-ec-bos-319.foxboro.ma.boston.comcast.net |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | cdn-ec-bos-319.foxboro.ma.boston.comcast.net |
🔐 DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 80% (Excellent) |
| SPF | Present |
| DMARC | Present |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| CAA | Present |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS7922 |
| Network Prefix | 96.96.0.0/12 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| Certificates in transparency logs | 0 certificates |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| geolocation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| Overall | 16% | 4 | 4 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Live
| First Seen | 2026-11-02 01:46:28 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-06 05:07:44 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-02 01:49:13 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 15 |
| Total Observations | 15 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 96.96.229.178
Who owns the IP address 96.96.229.178?
96.96.229.178 is registered to Comcast Cable Communications, LLC. The address falls within the 96.96.0.0/14 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 96.96.229.178 located?
Geolocation data places 96.96.229.178 in Boston, MA, United States. IP geolocation is approximate and indicates the network's registered or routed location rather than a precise physical address.
Is 96.96.229.178 malicious or safe?
96.96.229.178 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 96.96.229.178?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 96.96.229.178 is cdn-ec-bos-319.foxboro.ma.boston.comcast.net. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 96.96.229.178 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
96.96.229.178 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.