Un AS It is identified by a unique number called Autonomous System Number (ASN). These numbers are assigned by regulatory bodies, such as the Internet Registry for Assigned Numbers (IANA) or the Regional Internet Registries (RIR).

How do I obtain an ASN?

The assignment of Autonomous System Numbers (ASN) in the South America region is carried out by LACNIC (Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry).

LACNIC is one of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) responsible for the allocation and administration of Internet resources in different regions of the world.

LACNIC is responsible for managing IP address and ASN resources for the region of Latin America and Caribbean, including the countries of South America. This involves assigning blocks of IP addresses and Autonomous System numbers to organizations and Internet service providers (ISPs) that operate in the region.

If you are interested in obtaining an Autonomous System number for your organization in South America, you must contact LACNIC to begin the application and assignment process.

You can visit the LACNIC website (www.lacnic.net) for more information on the requirements and procedures for obtaining an ASN in the region of South America.

What benefits does having an ANS give me?

Having an Autonomous System provides several benefits, such as:

1. Routing control:

An Autonomous System allows you to make routing decisions and control how data is transmitted within the network. This allows you to optimize network performance, efficiency and security.

2. Connectivity and peering:

An Autonomous System facilitates interconnection with other Autonomous Systems, such as Internet Service Providers (ISPs), allowing greater connectivity and access to a wide range of resources on the Internet.

3. Improved redundancy and availability:

By having an Autonomous System, a redundant and diversified routing configuration can be implemented.

This ensures that if a connection or route fails, the network can use alternative routes to maintain connectivity and minimize service interruptions.

4. Performance optimization:

An Autonomous System allows specific routing policies to be implemented to direct traffic through the most efficient routes and optimize the use of available network resources.

5. Increased security:

By having an Autonomous System, you have greater control over the security of the network. Filters and routing policies can be implemented to protect the network from attacks and limit unwanted traffic.

ASN range

These are the ranges of both 16-bit and 32-bit Autonomous Systems Numbers (ASN):

It is important to note that the 16-bit range has limitations in the number of ASNs available, which led to the implementation of the 32-bit format to allow a greater number of assignments.

It should be noted that the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) are responsible for assigning Autonomous System numbers in the 32-bit range. If you wish to obtain an Autonomous System number, you must contact the Regional Internet Registry corresponding to your region to begin the application and assignment process.