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Welcome to the AMPRNet Wiki.
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            <h1>Real IPv4 <br>for real hams.</h1>
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            <p class="tagline">Public IPv4 addresses for your projects.<br>
            Free to use for licensed radio amateurs.</p>
            <p><span class="button">[[GetStarted|Get Started]]</span></p>
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44Net is shorthand for Internet network 44 (44.0.0.0/9, 44.128.0.0/10), also known as AMPRNet. Since its allocation to amateur radio in the mid-1980s, the network has been used by amateur radio operators to conduct scientific research and to experiment with digital communications over radio. The goals are to of advance the state of the art of Amateur Radio networking, and to educate amateur radio operators in these techniques.
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        <p>44Net is a global block of IP addresses reserved for licensed amateur radio operators who want to learn, experiment, and create on the real, public Internet.</p>
        <p class="label">Get Started:</p>
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                <li><span class="button">[https://portal.ampr.org/ Portal Sign-in]</span></li>
                <li><span class="button">[[Home|44Net Wiki]]</span></li>
                <li><span class="button">[https://www.ardc.net/ ARDC.net]</span></li>
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To request an allotment of IP v4 addresses see below.
    <div class="section alt-1" style="clear:both;margin:2em 0;background-color:rgba(40,60,60,0.05);padding:3em;"><h1>No NAT. Just ’Net.</h1>
        <p>44Net IP addresses are public, globally routable, and static — no NAT, no CGNAT. IP as it was meant to be.</p>
        [[File:Network_map_illustration.png|center|44Net IP addresses are globally routable. Connected devices can have direct access to the public Internet.]]
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== Starting points ==
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* [[Quickstart]] guide for getting onto the 44Net
            <h1>By hams, for hams. Worldwide.</h1>
* Basic information about 44Net and the [[ampr.org]] domain
            <p>Across the street or around the world — When you access a resource on a 44Net IP, you know it's provided by a fellow ham in the spirit of amateur radio. Got a callsign? Get started.</p>
* [[Services]] available on 44Net
            <p><span class="button">[[GetStarted|Sign Up]]</span></p>
* If you are looking to get an IP assignment from ARDC please read the [[Portal]] page.
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* Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) [[FAQ]]
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* [[Getting started with Linux and packet radio]]
* [[Networks that use 44Net]]


== How to connect to the 44Net ==
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* Instructions for [[Setting up a gateway on Linux|setting up a Linux gateway]]
  [[File:44net_Globe.png|frameless|center|thumb|350px|44net Globe]]
* Instructions for [[Setting up a gateway on OpenBSD|setting up an OpenBSD gateway]]
* Instructions for [[setting up a gateway on Cisco Routers|setting up a gateway on Cisco Routers]].
* Instructions for [[setting up a gateway on MikroTik Routers|setting up a  gateway on MikroTik Routers]].
* Instructions for [[setting up a gateway on OpenWRT|setting up a gateway on OpenWRT]].
* Instructions for [[setting up a gateway on Ubiquiti EdgeRouter|setting up a gateway on Ubiquiti EdgeRouter]].
* Instructions for [[setting up a gateway on a VyOS instance|setting up a gateway on a VyOS instance]].
* Instructions for [[Installing ampr-ripd on a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter or EdgeRouter X|Installing ampr-ripd on a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter or EdgeRouter X]].
* Instructions for [[Announcing_your_allocation_directly|directly announcing your assignment via your Internet Service Provider (ISP)]].
* Instructions for [[AMPRNet_VPN|Accessing 44Net via VPN]] (experimental).
* <b>[[Why can't I just route my AMPRNet allocation directly myself ?]]</b>
* If you already operate a [[gateway]] please ensure you have registered on the [[portal]] and "claimed" your [[gateway]].
* After your gateway is operational, consider '''[[Firewalls]]''' and other best practices


== Mailing List ==
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To keep up-to-date on AMPRNet information please consider joining the [[44Net mailing list]].
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== Contribute! ==
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If you wish to contribute to the wiki, please send an email to <tt>wiki (at) ampr.org</tt> introducing yourself. Please specify your full name, amateur radio callsign and your preferred username. A login will then be created for you.
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== Terms of Service ==
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Use of AMPRNet address space is governed by these [https://www.ampr.org/terms-of-service/ Terms of Service]
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== Other useful features ==
* Instruction on using the [[ampr-map]] position reporting


== All Pages ==
[[File:Community-radio.png|frameless|center|thumb|550px|Jump in, nerd out. Community Radio]]
[https://wiki.ampr.org/wiki/Special:AllPages Here's a list of all pages currently on the 44Net Wiki]
 
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            <h1>Jump in, nerd out.</h1>
            <p>44Net is driven by the efforts of its enthusiastic, talented, and committed volunteers. Where amateur radio, networking, and the Internet meet, odds are good — you’ll find your people.</p>
            <p><span class="button">[[GetStarted#Get_More_Help|Get Connected]]</span></p>
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Latest revision as of 19:07, 14 May 2025

Real IPv4
for real hams.

Public IPv4 addresses for your projects.
Free to use for licensed radio amateurs.

Get Started

44Net is a global block of IP addresses reserved for licensed amateur radio operators who want to learn, experiment, and create on the real, public Internet.

Get Started:

No NAT. Just ’Net.

44Net IP addresses are public, globally routable, and static — no NAT, no CGNAT. IP as it was meant to be.

44Net IP addresses are globally routable. Connected devices can have direct access to the public Internet.
44Net IP addresses are globally routable. Connected devices can have direct access to the public Internet.

By hams, for hams. Worldwide.

Across the street or around the world — When you access a resource on a 44Net IP, you know it's provided by a fellow ham in the spirit of amateur radio. Got a callsign? Get started.

Sign Up


44net Globe
44net Globe


Jump in, nerd out. Community Radio
Jump in, nerd out. Community Radio

Jump in, nerd out.

44Net is driven by the efforts of its enthusiastic, talented, and committed volunteers. Where amateur radio, networking, and the Internet meet, odds are good — you’ll find your people.

Get Connected