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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 learn, experiment, and operate their own networked systems.}}
+{{Lead|44Net is a community of licensed radio amateurs using Public IP addresses to build networks.}}
-= What 44Net Is =
+{{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.
-<!-- [[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.]] -->
-'''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 IP address, just like traditional Internet hosts and services, without needing to use private address space behind NAT.
-Net predates the Internet as we know it today, and its history is worth exploring; see [[About 44Net]] for background and origins.
+You can connect through an existing network or project, or obtain addresses and arrange your own routing.}}
-= What Happens Here =
+'''[[#Find a way to connect|Explore ways to connect]]''' · '''[[#Build with 44Net resources|Get address resources]]'''
-People come to 44Net with different goals. Some want to access a system remotely; others join community projects or build  networks of their own. Rather than one prescribed setup, 44Net offers several practical paths to participation.
+{{Section|variant=secondary|
+=== Find a way to connect ===
-{{CardGrid|
+{{SectionLayout|min=16rem|gap=0.75rem|
-  | 1 =
+{{SectionCard|
-{{CardGrid_Card|
+==== 44Net Connect ====
-  | heading = Personal station and home services
+'''Public IP addresses for your devices and networks'''
-  | body = <p>Remote access to stations, self-hosted services, and always-reachable endpoints</p>
-  <p style="font-size: 0.9em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 1em;">In Practice:</p>
+Use a WireGuard tunnel over your existing internet connection to get a public 44Net address for your project.
-  [http://yo2loj.ampr.org YO2LOJ] operates a page with resources for 44Net users and other amateur radio enthusiasts.
+[[44Net Connect|Get started with Connect →]]
 }}
-{{CardGrid_Card|
-  | heading = Shared infrastructure
+{{SectionCard|
-  | body = <p>Repeaters, gateways, and group-operated systems with stable public addressing</p>
+==== IPIP Mesh ====
-  <p style="font-size: 0.9em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 1em;">In Practice:</p>
+'''Connect with other participating amateur networks'''
-  [[IRLP|The Internet Radio Linking Project]] is a worldwide voice-over-IP network of amateur radio repeaters and stations that uses public IP addresses from 44Net.
+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 →]]
 }}
-{{CardGrid_Card|
-  | heading = Routed and experimental networks
-  | body = <p>Overlay networks, inter-site links, and BGP-operated subnets for advanced operators</p>
-  <p style="font-size: 0.9em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 1em;">In Practice:</p>
-  [[IRLP|The Internet Radio Linking Project]] is a worldwide voice-over-IP network of amateur radio repeaters and stations that uses public IP addresses from 44Net.
+{{SectionCard|
+==== Community projects ====
+'''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 →]]
+}}
 }}
 }}
-See [[What People Build|What People Build on 44Net]] for more examples and build paths.
+{{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.
-= How to Get Involved =
+{{SectionLayout|min=16rem|gap=0.75rem|
+{{SectionCard|
+=== Address space ===
+Request an assignment for your amateur radio network or project.
-== Join a Project ==
+[[Portal/Request Address Space|About address assignments →]]
+}}
-You do not need to start alone. Many people begin by joining a network or project already operating on 44Net. This is a great way to get familiar with how things work and connect with others who share your interests. See [[What People Build|What People Build on 44Net]] for examples of projects and communities.
-== Start a Project ==
-If you want to build something yourself, you can start with a single system or a small subnet. You do not need to operate a large network or have deep routing experience to take part. Curiosity and a willingness to try things are enough to get started.
+{{SectionCard|
+=== Routing and BGP ===
+Arrange to announce your assigned addresses directly to the Internet.
-{{CardRow|
+[[BGP|Using 44Net with your provider →]]
- | title = Where to Start
- | 1 =
-<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1;"><p>The right starting point depends on what you want to build and how deeply you engage with networking. </p>
-<p>Most participants use one of three approaches: 44Net Connect, IPIP Mesh, or BGP-announced subnet.</p></div>
-{{Card
-  |44Net Connect
-  |<p>A WireGuard-based system designed to provide the shortest path to your first packet.</p>
-  <p>[[GetStarted#Get_Started_with_44Net_Connect|Get Started with 44Net Connect →]]</p>
 }}
-{{Card
+{{SectionCard|
-  |IPIP Mesh
+=== DNS ===
-  |<p>A community-driven network built on IP-in-IP tunnels, used for learning and experimentation.</p>
+Give your systems names under ampr.org or delegate DNS to your own servers.
-  <p>[[GetStarted#Get_Started_with_IPIP_Mesh|Get Started with IPIP Mesh →]]</p>
-}}
-{{Card
+[[DNS|DNS options and setup →]]
-  |BGP-Announced Subnet
-  |<p>A 44Net subnet can be announced to the global [[GetStarted#Get_Started_with_BGP-Announced_Subnets|Get Started with BGP-Announced Subnets →]]
 }}
 }}
-{{Card
-  | Community Projects
-  | <p>Many participants also connect through community‑run projects that use 44Net. Various groups operate regional networks, shared gateways, wireless links, VPN services, and experimental setups. Joining one of these community-led efforts is a great way to get involved without building from scratch. See [[What People Build|What People Build on 44Net]] and [[Contributing|Ways to Participate]].</p>
 }}
-= Experiment Freely =
+{{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.
-Address space on 44Net is meant to be used, explored, and learned from. You are not "using it up" by trying something. If a project ends or you decide not to continue, returning a subnet is simple, and requesting space again later is okay. Many participants adjust, exchange, or return allocations as their interests change.
+[[What People Build|Explore participant projects →]]
+}}
-= Share Stewardship =
+{{Section|variant=secondary|
+=== Already participating? ===
+[https://portal.ampr.org/ Open the Portal] to manage your account, assignments, and records.
-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.
+[[:Category:Device and platform guides|Setup guides]] · [[Get Help|Troubleshooting and help]] · [[Community|Community discussions]] · [[Contributing|Contribute to this Wiki]]
+}}
-If you are interested in how decisions are made or how to participate more deeply, see [[About 44Net]], [[Governance]], [[Policies]], and [[Contributing]].
-= 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]]