98.226.31.231
98.226.31.231 is an IPv4 address operated by COMCAST-7922 - Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, US (AS7922), with approximate network location Palatine, United States. It belongs to a residential connection. As of November 13, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
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IP 98.226.31.231/32 is associated with Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (AS7922) within the CHICAGO-CPE-27 block and is classified as a residential endpoint in the United States. No TLS probes were executed against the host, resulting in an empty set of certificate observations and no endpoint identification. Registry and DNS hygiene records for SPF, DMARC, CAA, and DNSSEC were not checked during the assessment. The network role profile indicates a standard residential connection rather than cloud, CDN, proxy, or hosting infrastructure. With a risk score of zero and no conflicting indicators, the host currently lacks observable malicious behavior, though the absence of certificate data precludes definitive validation of its current operational state. Monitoring is recommended to confirm continued benign activity.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Comcast Cable Communications, Inc. |
| ASN | AS7922 |
| Network Name | CHICAGO-CPE-27 |
| CIDR Block | 98.226.0.0/15 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | United States |
| Routing operator | COMCAST-7922 - Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, 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 checked |
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
☁️ 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 | |||
| 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 | AS7922 |
| Network Prefix | 98.192.0.0/10 |
| 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 | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| ownership | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 30% | 9 | 9 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Very Low (20%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Stale
| First Seen | 2026-10-04 09:35:32 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-14 11:42:04 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-13 06:30:02 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Stale |
| Signal Types | 14 |
| Total Observations | 14 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 98.226.31.231
Who owns the IP address 98.226.31.231?
98.226.31.231 is registered to Comcast Cable Communications, Inc.. The address falls within the 98.226.0.0/15 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 98.226.31.231 located?
Geolocation data places 98.226.31.231 in Palatine, Illinois, United States. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 98.226.31.231 malicious or safe?
98.226.31.231 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.
Is 98.226.31.231 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
98.226.31.231 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.