Guide on Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs)
The term ‘Autonomous System’ (AS) refers to a collection of one or more IP prefixes (a list of IP addresses accessible on a network) managed by one or more network operators with a single, clearly defined routing policy. You need to use the ASN lookup tools to fetch the ASN record information.
It is necessary for network operators to have Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) to control routing within their networks and exchange routing information with other Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
But, many of the network users don’t know what ASN numbers are and their functionalities. To understand what ASN numbers are and their working read this article.
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