FAQ

1. What is ASN Monitor, and what makes it unique among BGP monitoring solutions?

ASN Monitor is a completely free (time limited) tool designed to track and analyze the routing status of Autonomous Systems. It allows you to monitor up to 10 ASNs without requiring a BGP session. A key advantage is its simple, intuitive interface, making it accessible to both newcomers and experienced network professionals.

2. Is ASN Monitor really free?

Yes. ASN Monitor is completely free to use during our beta phase. To get started, you just need to sign up with your email address, Microsoft account or Google account. Once registered, you can instantly monitor up to 10 ASNs at no cost, with no hidden fees or upgrade prompts.

3. Why would I want to monitor an ASN?

Monitoring an ASN provides insights into routing changes, availability, and connectivity across the internet. This helps network operators and IT teams spot issues like outages, route leaks, or malicious hijacks before they escalate.

4. Do I need to own or have direct control of an AS to monitor it?

No. ASN Monitor lets you track any valid, active AS on the internet, regardless of whether you own or manage it. No BGP session setup is required.

5. How can I monitor more than 10 ASNs?

Currently, ASN Monitor allows users to add up to 10 ASNs for free. If you need to track more, contact the UPX team to discuss options or any upcoming paid tiers.

6. What is the ‘ASN Live’ feature?

ASN Live shows the real-time visibility of your BGP routes globally. This is particularly valuable for verifying the current status of your network or any changes made by your operations team. It allows you to see how each route is propagated across different internet regions and identify any unexpected routing anomalies as they happen.

7. How does ASN Monitor collect routing data without a BGP session?

ASN Monitor aggregates data from various publicly available BGP feeds and route collectors worldwide. By processing this information, it can show route changes and propagation without needing a direct connection to your AS.

8. How do I sign up for ASN Monitor?

Signing up is straightforward: visit the ASN Monitor website, create an account, and then add the ASNs you want to monitor. Within moments, you’ll see intuitive dashboards and alerts about each monitored AS.

9. How often is the BGP data updated?

ASN Monitor checks data feeds on a frequent, near real-time basis. While the exact interval can vary by feed, changes are usually reflected within a few minutes.

10. What kind of alerts or notifications can I set up?

You can configure email, Slack or Service Now notifications for route changes, new prefixes, withdrawn prefixes, hijacks or overall connectivity issues. You can customize the events and triggers for each ASN ensuring you only get alerts that are relevant to you.

11. Is the platform secure, and how do you handle user data?

Security is a priority. All communication between your browser and ASN Monitor is encrypted. User data is stored in a secure environment, and we do not share personal information with third parties.

12. How do I get support if something goes wrong?

You can reach out to the ASN Monitor support team via email or the in-platform help center. Support is typically provided during business hours, but we strive to address all inquiries as quickly as possible.

13. Can I share monitored data or dashboards with my team?

Yes. ASN Monitor lets you invite team members to view or manage the same ASN dashboards. Shared access ensures everyone stays aligned on real-time routing issues.

14. What if I need advanced features or more ASNs in the future?

We’re continually improving ASN Monitor based on user feedback. Stay tuned for updates on new features. We greatly appreciate any feedback or suggestions, as they help us continually improve the tool for all users.