AS45593: the STRAITSTECH-PH STRAITS TECHNOLOGIES LTD network

AS45593 is an internet Autonomous System operated by STRAITSTECH-PH STRAITS TECHNOLOGIES LTD (the Philippines). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS45593?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS45593 was assigned to STRAITSTECH-PH STRAITS TECHNOLOGIES LTD by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS45593 currently announces 3 IPv4 block(s), totaling 768 addresses (768 in all), registered in the Philippines. Services from STRAITSTECH-PH STRAITS TECHNOLOGIES LTD are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS45593 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS45593. That means the other end sits on the STRAITSTECH-PH STRAITS TECHNOLOGIES LTD network (the Philippines). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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