AS151834: the HGCMSB-AS-AP HGC Global Communications Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. network

AS151834 is an internet Autonomous System operated by HGCMSB-AS-AP HGC Global Communications Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS151834?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS151834 was assigned to HGCMSB-AS-AP HGC Global Communications Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS151834 currently announces 1 IPv4 block(s), totaling 512 addresses (512 in all), registered in Malaysia. Services from HGCMSB-AS-AP HGC Global Communications Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS151834 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS151834. That means the other end sits on the HGCMSB-AS-AP HGC Global Communications Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. network (Malaysia). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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