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44Net is a community of licensed radio amateurs using Public IP addresses to build networks.

Connect a Raspberry Pi, run services for your club, or build a network. 44Net provides free IP address resources for licensed radio amateurs, with several ways to put them to use.

You can connect through an existing network or project, or obtain addresses and arrange your own routing.

Explore ways to connect · Get address resources

Find a way to connect

44Net Connect

Public IP addresses for your devices and networks

Use a WireGuard tunnel over your existing internet connection to get a public 44Net address for your project.

Get started with Connect →

IPIP Mesh

Connect with other participating amateur networks

Run a gateway that exchanges traffic directly with other Mesh gateways through IP-in-IP tunnels over the Internet.

Explore the IPIP Mesh →

Community projects

Find something interesting to join, use, or help build

Explore independently operated networks and projects, including regional radio networks and shared infrastructure.

Browse networks and projects →

Build with 44Net resources

If you’re arranging your own connectivity through an ISP, transit provider, data center, or cloud, start with the resources you need.

Address space

Request an assignment for your amateur radio network or project.

About address assignments →

Routing and BGP

Arrange to announce your assigned addresses directly to the Internet.

Using 44Net with your provider →

DNS

Give your systems names under ampr.org or delegate DNS to your own servers.

DNS options and setup →

See what people are building

Explore remote stations, club services, radio networks, and experiments built by 44Net participants. Find ideas for your own project, learn from other operators’ work, or find out how you can contribute yourself.

Explore participant projects →

Already participating?

Open the Portal to manage your account, assignments, and records.

Setup guides · Troubleshooting and help · Community discussions · Contribute to this Wiki

About 44Net

ARDC administers the 44Net address space and supports amateur networking through infrastructure, services, and project support. Participants operate their own systems and networks, including independent projects with their own teams and ways to get involved.

This Wiki explains the available resources and projects and documents how to use them.

About 44Net and its history → · Eligibility · Terms of use · Earlier documentation

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-{{Lead|44Net is a community of amateur radio operators using portable, public, static IP addresses to connect stations, run services, and experiment with networks.}}
+{{Lead|44Net is a community of licensed radio amateurs using Public IP addresses to build networks.}}
-[[About 44Net|About 44Net and its history →]]
+{{Deck|Connect a Raspberry Pi, run services for your club, or build a network. 44Net provides free IP address resources for licensed radio amateurs, with several ways to put them to use.
+You can connect through an existing network or project, or obtain addresses and arrange your own routing.}}
+'''[[#Find a way to connect|Explore ways to connect]]''' · '''[[#Build with 44Net resources|Get address resources]]'''
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-== Get started with 44Net ==
+=== Find a way to connect ===
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-=== 44Net Connect ===
+==== 44Net Connect ====
-The recommended way to get 44Net, using your existing Internet connection and a WireGuard tunnel.
+'''Public IP addresses for your devices and networks'''
+Use a WireGuard tunnel over your existing internet connection to get a public 44Net address for your project.
-[[44Net Connect/Quick Start|Set up a Connect tunnel →]]
+[[44Net Connect|Get started with Connect →]]
 }}
 {{SectionCard|
-=== IPIP Mesh ===
+==== IPIP Mesh ====
-Run a gateway in the community-operated mesh, connecting to other 44Net networks through IP-in-IP tunnels.
+'''Connect with other participating amateur networks'''
+Run a gateway that exchanges traffic directly with other Mesh gateways through IP-in-IP tunnels over the Internet.
-[[Gateway|How the mesh works →]]
+[[IPIP Mesh|Explore the IPIP Mesh →]]
 }}
 {{SectionCard|
-=== BGP-announced subnet ===
+==== Community projects ====
-Have an ISP or hosting provider announce your subnet to the Internet, or announce it through your own network.
+'''Find something interesting to join, use, or help build'''
+Explore independently operated networks and projects, including regional radio networks and shared infrastructure.
-[[BGP/Quick Start|Arrange a BGP announcement →]]
+[[Projects|Browse networks and projects →]]
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-== What you need ==
+== Build with 44Net resources ==
+If you’re arranging your own connectivity through an ISP, transit provider, data center, or cloud, start with the resources you need.
-=== 1. Equipment ===
+{{SectionLayout|min=16rem|gap=0.75rem|
-A computer, mobile device, Raspberry Pi, or a router from common manufacturers including Netgear, Ubiquiti, or MikroTik. Setup depends on the model and connection method. Browse the [[:Category:Device and platform guides|device and platform guides]] to find a starting point.
+{{SectionCard|
+=== Address space ===
+Request an assignment for your amateur radio network or project.
-=== 2. Internet connection ===
+[[Portal/Request Address Space|About address assignments →]]
-Net does not provide Internet connections, it provides resources. Some use 44Net over RF links, but most participants use an existing broadband Internet connection, including cable, fiber, cellular, or satellite. For more on Internet connection requirements, see [[Internet Requirements|requirements for your connection]].
-=== 3. A valid amateur radio operator's license ===
-Net is a community of licensed amateur radio operators, and you must be licensed to participate. For more about this, see [[Verification|license requirements]].
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-{{Section|
-== What people build ==
-You can run a single system, collaborate on shared projects, or build independent networks. As with amateur radio in general, 44Net is what we make of it, and there is no single “right” way to participate!
-{{SectionLayout|min=16rem|class=mw-section__layout--build|
 {{SectionCard|
-=== Individual projects ===
+=== Routing and BGP ===
-Remote station operation, self-hosted services, cloud services with {{Term|BYOIP}}.
+Arrange to announce your assigned addresses directly to the Internet.
-==== Examples: ====
+[[BGP|Using 44Net with your provider →]]
-* [https://ni2o.ampr.org NI2O’s bit of Cyberspace]
-* [https://yo2loj.ampr.org YO2LOJ’s map of 44Net]
 }}
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-=== Shared infrastructure ===
+=== DNS ===
-Club networks, linked repeaters, and services for the wider community.
+Give your systems names under ampr.org or delegate DNS to your own servers.
-==== Examples: ====
+[[DNS|DNS options and setup →]]
-* [https://www.irlp.net The Internet Radio Linking Project]
-* [https://hamgate.ampr.org HamGate Northeast US Networks]
 }}
-{{SectionCard|
-=== Autonomous networks ===
-Multi-site links, resilient backbones, and
-globally-routed independent systems.
-==== Examples: ====
-* [https://www.darc.de/der-club/distrikte/c/hamnet/ HamNET broadband RF network]
-* [https://www.arednmesh.org AREDN Emergency Data Network]
 }}
 }}
-'''Looking for ideas? Try one of these:''' [[Minecraft|Run a Minecraft server]] · [[Home Assistant|Connect Home Assistant]]
+{{Section|
+== See what people are building ==
+Explore remote stations, club services, radio networks, and experiments built by 44Net participants. Find ideas for your own project, learn from other operators’ work, or find out how you can contribute yourself.
-[[What People Build|See more projects →]]
+[[What People Build|Explore participant projects →]]
 }}
 {{Section|variant=secondary|
-== Work on your network ==
+=== Already participating? ===
-* [[Portal/Introduction|Manage your Portal account and resources]]
+[https://portal.ampr.org/ Open the Portal] to manage your account, assignments, and records.
-* [[DNS/Portal|Set up DNS names]]
-* [[44Net Connect/Supported Platforms|Find Connect instructions for your device]]
+[[:Category:Device and platform guides|Setup guides]] · [[Get Help|Troubleshooting and help]] · [[Community|Community discussions]] · [[Contributing|Contribute to this Wiki]]
-* [[Routing|Understand routing and check traffic paths]]
-* [[Firewalling Basics|Configure a firewall]]
-* [[Get Help|Get help with a problem]]
 }}
-== Join us ==
+== About 44Net ==
-You are welcome in the [[Community|community discussions]], whether you have a project underway or are just curious. Ask questions, share what you are trying, or listen for a while. As you learn, your [[Contributing|notes and contributions]] can help the next person get started.
+[[ARDC|ARDC]] administers the 44Net address space and supports amateur networking through infrastructure, services, and project support. Participants operate their own systems and networks, including independent projects with their own teams and ways to get involved.
-== A shared project ==
+This Wiki explains the available resources and projects and documents how to use them.
-Net is a project of [[ARDC|Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC)]]. As part of the 44Net community, ARDC works alongside operators and volunteers to steward the address space and provide support on the community's behalf. Together, we all help keep 44Net useful by looking after our systems, sharing what we learn, and making room for others.
-For details about participating, see [[Eligibility|eligibility]] and the [[EULA|terms of use]]. Earlier documentation is in the [[Archive|archive]].
+[[About 44Net|About 44Net and its history →]] · [[Eligibility|Eligibility]] · [[EULA|Terms of use]] · [[Archive|Earlier documentation]]
 [[Category:Explanation]]
 [[Category:Getting Started]]