# ASN Ranges Ranges can be defined to group [AS numbers](./asn.md) numerically and to facilitate their automatic provisioning. Each range must be assigned to a [RIR](./rir.md). ## Fields ### Name A unique human-friendly name for the range. ### Slug A unique URL-friendly identifier. (This value can be used for filtering.) ### RIR The [Regional Internet Registry](./rir.md) or similar authority responsible for the allocation of AS numbers within this range. ### Start & End The starting and ending numeric boundaries of the range (inclusive).