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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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-{{DISPLAYTITLE:44Net: Public IP Space for Amateur Radio Operators}}
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:44Net Main Page}}
+__NOTOC__
-{{Lead|44Net provides publicly routable IP address space for amateur radio operators who want to build, experiment, and operate their own networked systems, from a single reachable host to routed network infrastructure}}
+{{Lead|44Net is a community of licensed radio amateurs using Public IP addresses to build networks.}}
-[[File:Network_map_illustration.png|thumb|right|400px|class=mw-thumb-card|44Net IP addresses are globally routable, enabling direct connectivity on the public Internet.]]
+{{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.
-'''44Net''' is a shared pool of Internet address space set aside for experimentation, learning, and community-built infrastructure. It lets individuals and groups run systems that are directly reachable on the Internet using a stable public address, just like traditional Internet hosts and services.
+You can connect through an existing network or project, or obtain addresses and arrange your own routing.}}
-People come to 44Net with a variety of goals. Some want a single system online and reachable; others build shared infrastructure, regional networks, or long‑running technical projects. 44Net participants have a wide range of technical interests and skill levels, from beginners to experienced network operators.
+'''[[#Find a way to connect|Explore ways to connect]]''' · '''[[#Build with 44Net resources|Get address resources]]'''
-This page focuses on getting connected and finding your way around. For history, governance, and stewardship of the network, see [[About 44Net]].
+{{Section|variant=secondary|
+=== Find a way to connect ===
-{{CardRow|
+{{SectionLayout|min=16rem|gap=0.75rem|
- | title = Three Ways to Connect
+{{SectionCard|
- | 1 =
+==== 44Net Connect ====
-Net is not a single product or service. It is shared infrastructure that people can employ in different ways, depending on their goals. 44Net IP addresses and subnets are accessible in three main ways:
+'''Public IP addresses for your devices and networks'''
-{{Card
-  |IPIP Mesh
+Use a WireGuard tunnel over your existing internet connection to get a public 44Net address for your project.
-  |Best for: linking systems through the community tunnel mesh.<br>Need: basic host and tunnel setup.<br>[[GetStarted#Get_Started_with_IPIP_Mesh|Get Started with IPIP Mesh]]
+[[44Net Connect|Get started with Connect →]]
 }}
-{{Card
+{{SectionCard|
-  |44Net Connect (WireGuard)
+==== IPIP Mesh ====
-  |Best for: fastest first setup on your own computer.<br>Need: WireGuard and a portal-issued config.<br>[[GetStarted#Get_Started_with_44Net_Connect|Get Started with 44Net Connect]]
+'''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.
+[[IPIP Mesh|Explore the IPIP Mesh →]]
 }}
-{{Card
+{{SectionCard|
-  |BGP-Announced Subnet
+==== Community projects ====
-  |Best for: operators announcing and routing their own subnet.<br>Need: routing knowledge and network equipment.<br>[[GetStarted#Get_Started_with_BGP-Announced_Subnets|Get Started with BGP-Announced Subnets]]
+'''Find something interesting to join, use, or help build'''
+Explore independently operated networks and projects, including regional radio networks and shared infrastructure.
+[[Projects|Browse networks and projects →]]
+}}
 }}
 }}
-You do not need routing experience to begin. Most people start with 44Net Connect and move to other approaches only if their projects require it.
+{{Section|variant=primary|
+== 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.
-= Why Use 44Net =
+{{SectionLayout|min=16rem|gap=0.75rem|
+{{SectionCard|
+=== Address space ===
+Request an assignment for your amateur radio network or project.
-Net removes a few common obstacles that make experimentation harder on today’s Internet:
+[[Portal/Request Address Space|About address assignments →]]
+}}
-* Your systems can be directly reachable without negotiating NAT or ISP limitations.
+{{SectionCard|
-* Projects can start small and grow naturally into multi‑host or multi‑site networks.
+=== Routing and BGP ===
-* You can work with real routing, naming, and services in an environment intended for learning and experimentation.
+Arrange to announce your assigned addresses directly to the Internet.
-Nothing about 44Net requires large infrastructure. Many participants begin with a single machine and expand only if they want to.
+[[BGP|Using 44Net with your provider →]]
+}}
-= What People Build on 44Net =
+{{SectionCard|
+=== DNS ===
+Give your systems names under ampr.org or delegate DNS to your own servers.
-{{CardGrid|
+[[DNS|DNS options and setup →]]
-  | 1 =
-{{CardGrid_Card|
-  | heading = Personal station and home services
-  | body = Remote access to stations, self-hosted services, and always-reachable endpoints
-}}
-{{CardGrid_Card|
-  | heading = Club and shared infrastructure
-  | body = Repeaters, gateways, and group-operated systems with stable public addressing
 }}
-{{CardGrid_Card|
-  | heading = Routed and experimental networks
-  | body = Tunnel meshes, inter-site links, and BGP-operated subnets for advanced operators
 }}
 }}
-See [[What People Build|What People Build on 44Net]] for more examples and build paths.
+{{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.
-= Stewardship and Participation =
+[[What People Build|Explore participant projects →]]
+}}
-Net is operated through a mix of community participation and organizational stewardship. ARDC provides long‑term care of the address space and supporting infrastructure, while participants build and operate their own systems and help one another.
+{{Section|variant=secondary|
+=== Already participating? ===
+[https://portal.ampr.org/ Open the Portal] to manage your account, assignments, and records.
-If you are interested in how decisions are made or how to participate more deeply, see [[About 44Net]], [[Governance]], [[Policies]], and [[Contributing]].
+[[:Category:Device and platform guides|Setup guides]] · [[Get Help|Troubleshooting and help]] · [[Community|Community discussions]] · [[Contributing|Contribute to this Wiki]]
+}}
-= Status of this Documentation =
-This documentation is actively evolving. Some areas are well established, while others are being reorganized or expanded as new tools and participation models develop.
+== About 44Net ==
+[[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.
-= Next Steps =
+This Wiki explains the available resources and projects and documents how to use them.
-If you are ready to continue, these are common next steps:
+[[About 44Net|About 44Net and its history →]] · [[Eligibility|Eligibility]] · [[EULA|Terms of use]] · [[Archive|Earlier documentation]]
-* Choose your first path and get connected: [[GetStarted|Getting started]]
+[[Category:Explanation]]
-* Compare path fit before you configure anything: [[Ways to Connect|Ways to Connect]]
+[[Category:Getting Started]]
-* Sign in and manage requests: [https://portal.ampr.org/ Portal sign-in]
-* Understand context and stewardship: [[About 44Net|About 44Net]]
-* Explore use cases and examples: [[What People Build|What People Build on 44Net]]
-* Build and operate your network: [[DNS|DNS and naming]] and [[Routing|Routing and connectivity]]
-* Contributing knowledge, tools, or support: [[Contributing|How to get involved]]