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Autonomous System Number (ASN)

Q: What is Autonomous System Number?

An Autonomous System Number (ASN) is a globally unique identifier assigned to an autonomous system that participates in interdomain routing on the Internet. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics An ASN identifies a collection of IP networks and routers under a single administrative control that presents a defined routing policy to the Internet. Internet registries allocate ASNs and coordinate uniqueness across the global routing system. Border Gateway Protocol

Q: How widely is Autonomous System Number used?

95 organizations in our directory are tagged Autonomous System Number, referenced across 35 articles.

Q: What is Autonomous System Number most closely associated with?

Autonomous System Number is most closely associated with Network Operator and Data Center.

Autonomous system number is a globally unique identifier assigned by Internet registries to a network domain that runs a unified routing policy. It matters because it enables Border Gateway Protocol routing control, multihoming, and policy enforcement for Internet-connected enterprises.

35 articles
48 companies
Most covered: Aviz Networks, DEEP, Nvidia

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It's a known term	One entry, with its abbreviation and type (topic)	`name, alternateName`
It's in real use	35 articles tag it; 48 companies are tied to it	`subjectOf`
It sits in a glossary	Linked to Autonomous System, Autonomous Network Assurance, Network as a Service, Border Gateway Protocol	`inDefinedTermSet`

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