Reverse Query Example

• Find the name of the host with address “208.212.172.33”

• This is a class “C” address, network 208.212.172.0

• So, look for the string “33.172.212.208.IN-ADDR.ARPA”:

33.172.212.208.IN-ADDR.ARPA PTR www.nsa.gov.

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