AS41566: the TUSUR-AS Tomsk, Russia network

AS41566 is an internet Autonomous System operated by TUSUR-AS Tomsk, Russia (Russia). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS41566?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS41566 was assigned to TUSUR-AS Tomsk, Russia by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS41566 currently announces 2 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 6.1 thousand addresses (6,144 in all), registered in Russia. Services from TUSUR-AS Tomsk, Russia are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS41566 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS41566. That means the other end sits on the TUSUR-AS Tomsk, Russia network (Russia). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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