AS4611: the XINHUANET CNNIC member network

AS4611 is an internet Autonomous System operated by XINHUANET CNNIC member (China). Here is what that means and why this number may show up when you investigate a connection on your network.

What is AS4611?

An Autonomous System (ASN) is a block of networks under a single control with its own routing policy on the internet. The number AS4611 was assigned to XINHUANET CNNIC member by an RIR (regional internet registry). All traffic entering or leaving that network is announced under this number.

Reach on the internet

AS4611 currently announces 8 IPv4 block(s), totaling about 4.9 thousand addresses (4,864 in all), registered in China. Services from XINHUANET CNNIC member are reached through these addresses.

What it means to see AS4611 on your network

When you investigate where a connection from your computer or phone comes from (or goes to), you may find AS4611. That means the other end sits on the XINHUANET CNNIC member network (China). It can be legitimate — a cloud service, an ISP, a CDN — or an unexpected connection worth checking.

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