AS16643
Virginia Commonwealth University
Reputation · trust score
A transparent 0–100 signal. Every entity starts at a neutral baseline of 65; threat-intel blocklists, exposure, reverse-DNS, routing and allocation each adjust it up or down. Higher is more trustworthy.
- Baseline (neutral) 65
- Academic allocation +6
- Trust score 71 / 100
Experimental · trust-vectors model v1.2.0 — a transparent heuristic, not a definitive verdict. How it works →
Top CIDR ranges
| CIDR | IPs | PTR Density | Organization | Country | State | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128.172.0.0/16 | 65.5K |
7.1%
|
Virginia Commonwealth University | US | Virginia | Richmond |
BGP Announced Prefixes
Live BGP anomalies →Prefixes AS16643 actually originates in BGP, observed across our RIPE RIS collectors. This live routing view can differ from the registry allocation above.
| Prefix | Announcement samples | Last seen |
|---|---|---|
| 128.172.64.0/18 | 3,638 | 2026-07-23 18:56:14 |
| 128.172.0.0/18 | 3,625 | 2026-07-23 18:56:14 |
| 128.172.192.0/18 | 3,617 | 2026-07-23 18:56:14 |
| 128.172.128.0/18 | 3,614 | 2026-07-23 18:56:14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AS16643?
AS16643 is an Autonomous System Number assigned to Virginia Commonwealth University. An ASN identifies a network that controls a specific set of IP addresses and determines how traffic is routed across the internet via BGP (Border Gateway Protocol).
How many IP addresses does AS16643 announce?
AS16643 announces 65.5K IPv4 addresses distributed across 1 routed CIDR prefixes. The network is registered in United States.
Who operates AS16643?
AS16643 is operated by Virginia Commonwealth University. The organization is based in United States. You can view all IP ranges and related ASNs on the organization page.
What country is AS16643 registered in?
AS16643 is registered in United States. This indicates where the network operator is headquartered, though the IP addresses it announces may serve users globally.
