AS328170: the DataKeepers network

AS328170 is an internet Autonomous System operated by DataKeepers (South Africa). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS328170?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS328170 was assigned to DataKeepers by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS328170 currently announces 6 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 6.1 thousand addresses (6,144 in all), registered in South Africa. Services from DataKeepers are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS328170 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS328170. That means the other end sits on the DataKeepers network (South Africa). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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