98.172.188.232
98.172.188.232 is an IPv4 address operated by ASN-CXA-ALL-CCI-22773-RDC - Cox Communications Inc., US (AS22773), with approximate network location New Orleans, United States. It belongs to a residential connection. As of November 14, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Cox Communications |
| ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Name | NETBLK-NO-CBS-98-172-184-0 |
| CIDR Block | 98.172.184.0/21 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | ASN-CXA-ALL-CCI-22773-RDC - Cox Communications Inc., US |
| Abuse Contact | — |
🌐 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 found at queried name net |
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| dnssec | Unknown / lookup inconclusive 232.188.172.98.in-addr.arpa |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Web Server |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | http | tcp | — |
| 443 | https | tcp | — |
| 22 | ssh | tcp | — |
| Closed Ports | 25, 3389, 8080, 8443 (3 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| Port | Probe target | Certificate finding |
|---|---|---|
| (IP-targeted) | C=US, S=California, L=Sunnyvale, O=Ruckus Wireless Inc., CN=SN-242272011324 Historical certificate; current certificate unknown |
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | 2022-05-28T10:01:50+00:00 |
| Valid Until | 2047-05-29T10:01:50+00:00 |
| TLS Protocol | Tls12 |
| Cipher Suite | TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 |
| Signature Algorithm | sha256RSA |
| Validity Period | 9132 days |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS22773 |
| Network Prefix | 98.172.184.0/21 |
| Route mapping | Found |
| HSTS | Not detected |
| CSP | Not detected |
| HTTP/2 | Not detected |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 29% | 2 | 5 |
| routing | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 23% | 2 | 3 |
| ownership | 23% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 30% | 1 | 7 |
| geolocation | 30% | 2 | 5 |
| Overall | 24% | 10 | 24 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Low (35%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Recent
| First Seen | 2026-07-15 04:06:45 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-10 13:43:16 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-14 05:34:47 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Recent |
| Signal Types | 23 |
| Total Observations | 54 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 98.172.188.232
Who owns the IP address 98.172.188.232?
98.172.188.232 is registered to Cox Communications. The address falls within the 98.172.184.0/21 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 98.172.188.232 located?
Geolocation data places 98.172.188.232 in New Orleans, LA, 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 98.172.188.232 malicious or safe?
98.172.188.232 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 ports are open on 98.172.188.232?
Responsive ports observed on 98.172.188.232 include 80, 443, 22. Port visibility reflects the most recent scan and may change as the host's configuration or firewall rules change.
Is 98.172.188.232 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
98.172.188.232 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.