AS36873: the VNL1-AS network
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Testar grátis 14 dias →AS36873 is an internet Autonomous System operated by VNL1-AS (Nigeria). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.
What is AS36873?
An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS36873 was assigned to VNL1-AS by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.
Reach on the internet
AS36873 currently announces 21 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 578 thousand addresses (578,048 in all), registered in Nigeria. Services from VNL1-AS are reached through these addresses.
What it means to see AS36873 on your network
When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS36873. That means the other end sits on the VNL1-AS network (Nigeria). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.
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Perguntas frequentes
Who owns AS36873?
AS36873 is assigned to VNL1-AS, registered in Nigeria.
What is an ASN (Autonomous System)?
It is a unique number identifying a network with its own routing policy on the internet. RIRs (regional registries) assign these numbers to carriers, ISPs and companies.
How many IP addresses does AS36873 control?
AS36873 currently announces about 578 thousand routed IPv4 addresses.