AS12714: the MEGAFON-AS Moscow, Russia network

AS12714 is an internet Autonomous System operated by MEGAFON-AS Moscow, Russia (Russia). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS12714?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS12714 was assigned to MEGAFON-AS Moscow, Russia by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS12714 currently announces 195 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 1.2 million addresses (1,153,280 in all), registered in Russia. Services from MEGAFON-AS Moscow, Russia are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS12714 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS12714. That means the other end sits on the MEGAFON-AS Moscow, Russia network (Russia). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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