At a glance
- ASN
- AS174
- Organization
- Cogent Communications
- Category
- Backbone
- Region
- Global
AS174 - Cogent Communications
Large internet transit network used by carriers and data centers. Use this page as a quick ASN reference before deeper DNS, WHOIS, and routing checks.How to use this ASN page
Use AS174 as a routing anchor when investigating traceroutes, hosting ownership, or provider reputation. ASN pages work best when combined with live IP checks.
- Map an IP to an ASN with the ASN lookup tool.
- Check ownership context with WHOIS / RDAP.
- Validate mail/security posture with blacklist checks.
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Why AS174 appears in lookups
IP ranges are announced through BGP by autonomous systems like AS174. When you resolve an IP to ASN, you identify the network currently advertising that route.
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AS174 FAQ
What does AS174 mean?
AS174 is an autonomous system number used by BGP to identify a routing domain on the public internet.
Can one ASN announce many IP ranges?
Yes. Large providers typically announce many prefixes across regions and services.
Does ASN identify exact ownership of every IP?
Not always. ASN shows routing origin context, while WHOIS/RDAP provides registration-level ownership details.