AS150305: the VFSAPL-AS-AP Volkswagen Financial Services Australia Pty Limited network

AS150305 is an internet Autonomous System operated by VFSAPL-AS-AP Volkswagen Financial Services Australia Pty Limited (Australia). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS150305?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS150305 was assigned to VFSAPL-AS-AP Volkswagen Financial Services Australia Pty Limited by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS150305 currently announces 2 IPv4 block(s), totaling 512 addresses (512 in all), registered in Australia. Services from VFSAPL-AS-AP Volkswagen Financial Services Australia Pty Limited are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS150305 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS150305. That means the other end sits on the VFSAPL-AS-AP Volkswagen Financial Services Australia Pty Limited network (Australia). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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