AS271945: the AZTECA TELECOM S.R.L. network

AS271945 is an internet Autonomous System operated by AZTECA TELECOM S.R.L. (the Dominican Republic). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS271945?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS271945 was assigned to AZTECA TELECOM S.R.L. by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS271945 currently announces 1 IPv4 block(s), totaling 512 addresses (512 in all), registered in the Dominican Republic. Services from AZTECA TELECOM S.R.L. are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS271945 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS271945. That means the other end sits on the AZTECA TELECOM S.R.L. network (the Dominican Republic). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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