AS24413: the SHANGHAI263 263 Shanghai Communications Ltd. network

AS24413 is an internet Autonomous System operated by SHANGHAI263 263 Shanghai Communications Ltd. (China). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS24413?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS24413 was assigned to SHANGHAI263 263 Shanghai Communications Ltd. by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS24413 currently announces 2 IPv4 block(s), totaling 512 addresses (512 in all), registered in China. Services from SHANGHAI263 263 Shanghai Communications Ltd. are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS24413 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS24413. That means the other end sits on the SHANGHAI263 263 Shanghai Communications Ltd. network (China). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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