AS273041: the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala network

AS273041 is an internet Autonomous System operated by Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (Guatemala). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS273041?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS273041 was assigned to Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS273041 currently announces 2 IPv4 block(s), totaling 512 addresses (512 in all), registered in Guatemala. Services from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS273041 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS273041. That means the other end sits on the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala network (Guatemala). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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