AS38797: the CNLINK-TW-AS-AP Internet Service Provider. Taiwan network

AS38797 is an internet Autonomous System operated by CNLINK-TW-AS-AP Internet Service Provider. Taiwan (Taiwan). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS38797?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS38797 was assigned to CNLINK-TW-AS-AP Internet Service Provider. Taiwan by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS38797 currently announces 2 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 3.6 thousand addresses (3,584 in all), registered in Taiwan. Services from CNLINK-TW-AS-AP Internet Service Provider. Taiwan are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS38797 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS38797. That means the other end sits on the CNLINK-TW-AS-AP Internet Service Provider. Taiwan network (Taiwan). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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