AS36972: the MTN network
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Testar grátis 14 dias →AS36972 is an internet Autonomous System operated by MTN (SD). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.
What is AS36972?
An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS36972 was assigned to MTN by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.
Reach on the internet
AS36972 currently announces 13 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 582.7 thousand addresses (582,656 in all), registered in SD. Services from MTN are reached through these addresses.
What it means to see AS36972 on your network
When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS36972. That means the other end sits on the MTN network (SD). 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 AS36972?
AS36972 is assigned to MTN, registered in SD.
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 AS36972 control?
AS36972 currently announces about 582.7 thousand routed IPv4 addresses.