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
- Isp allocation +5
- Trust score 70 / 100
Experimental · trust-vectors model v1.2.0 — a transparent heuristic, not a definitive verdict. How it works →
About Merit Network
Merit Network, Inc., is a nonprofit member-governed organization providing high-performance computer networking and related services to educational, government, health care, and nonprofit organizations, primarily in Michigan. Created in 1966, Merit operates the longest running regional computer network in the United States.
Top CIDR ranges
| CIDR | IPs | PTR Density | Organization | Country | State | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192.41.230.0/23 | 512 |
58.0%
|
Merit Network Inc. | US | Michigan | Ann Arbor |
| 192.41.236.0/23 | 512 |
63.5%
|
Merit Network Inc. | US | Michigan | East Lansing |
BGP Announced Prefixes
Live BGP anomalies →Prefixes AS229 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 192.41.236.0/23 | 4,523 | 2026-07-24 04:12:18 |
| 192.41.230.0/23 | 4,515 | 2026-07-24 04:12:18 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AS229?
AS229 is an Autonomous System Number assigned to Merit Network Inc.. 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 AS229 announce?
AS229 announces 1.0K IPv4 addresses distributed across 2 routed CIDR prefixes. The network is registered in United States.
Who operates AS229?
AS229 is operated by Merit Network Inc.. The organization is based in United States. You can view all IP ranges and related ASNs on the organization page.
What country is AS229 registered in?
AS229 is registered in United States. This indicates where the network operator is headquartered, though the IP addresses it announces may serve users globally.
