AS398921: the OVERDRIVE-ASN-01 network

AS398921 is an internet Autonomous System operated by OVERDRIVE-ASN-01 (the United States). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS398921?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS398921 was assigned to OVERDRIVE-ASN-01 by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS398921 currently announces 1 IPv4 block(s), totaling 256 addresses (256 in all), registered in the United States. Services from OVERDRIVE-ASN-01 are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS398921 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS398921. That means the other end sits on the OVERDRIVE-ASN-01 network (the United States). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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