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inetnum:        144.173.0.0 - 144.173.255.255
descr:          University of Exeter
descr:          Computer Unit
descr:          Exeter
descr:          Devon EX4 4QE
status:         LEGACY
remarks:        country: GB
admin-c:        UOE1-RIPE
tech-c:         UOE-RIPE
netname:        EXETER
country:        GB
mnt-by:         UOE-MNT
created:        1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
last-modified:  2019-12-04T13:01:15Z
source:         RIPE

% Information related to '144.173.0.0/16AS786'

route:          144.173.0.0/16
descr:          Exeter University
descr:          North Park Road
descr:          Exeter
descr:          EX4 4QE
descr:          UNITED KINGDOM
origin:         AS786
mnt-by:         JIPS-NOSC
created:        1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
last-modified:  2001-09-22T09:32:02Z
source:         RIPE

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