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| {{Lead|44Net is a community of amateur radio operators building networks using publicly routable IP address space — from a single reachable host to shared infrastructure and routed networks.}} | | {{Lead|44Net is a community of licensed radio amateurs using Public IP addresses to build networks.}} |
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| = 44Net in Brief =
| | {{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.]] -->
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| '''44Net''' is shared Internet address space stewarded for experimentation, education, and community-built infrastructure. It enables amateur radio operators and groups to run systems that are directly reachable on the Internet using stable public addresses.
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| 44Net traces its origins to the early days of the Internet, when address space was set aside for amateur radio experimentation. That legacy continues today; see [[About 44Net]] for history and context.
| | You can connect through an existing network or project, or obtain addresses and arrange your own routing.}} |
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| = What People Build =
| | '''[[#Find a way to connect|Explore ways to connect]]''' · '''[[#Build with 44Net resources|Get address resources]]''' |
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| People use 44Net in many different ways. Some operate a single reachable system; others collaborate through shared projects or build networks of their own. There is no single "right" way to participate. Projects vary widely in scale and technical depth. What people choose to build determines how the network grows.
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| | === Find a way to connect === |
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| | ==== 44Net Connect ==== |
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| | '''Public IP addresses for your devices and networks''' |
| | body = <p>Many participants begin by making a single system reachable: a home station, personal server, or experimental host available directly on the Internet.</p>
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| <p style="font-size: 0.9em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 1em;">In Practice:</p>
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| [http://yo2loj.ampr.org YO2LOJ] maintains a site sharing resources, tools, and information for 44Net users and amateur radio operators.
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| | body = <p>Groups use 44Net to operate shared systems: repeaters, gateways, and services maintained collaboratively and relied on by many operators.</p>
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| <p style="font-size: 0.9em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 1em;">In Practice:</p>
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| [[IRLP|The Internet Radio Linking Project]] connects repeaters and stations worldwide using publicly reachable systems built on 44Net addressing.
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| | heading = Routed and experimental networks
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| | body = <p>Some participants build larger experiments: inter-site links, research networks, and independently routed infrastructure exploring how networks operate at scale.</p>
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| <p style="font-size: 0.9em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 1em;">In Practice:</p>
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| The [[Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis|CAIDA]] measurement infrastructure at UC San Diego receives a passive optical feed of global Internet traffic directed to 44Net address space, supporting large‑scale research on Internet traffic patterns and network behavior.
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| See [[What People Build|What People Build on 44Net]] for more examples and build paths.
| | Use a WireGuard tunnel over your existing internet connection to get a public 44Net address for your project. |
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| = How People Participate =
| | [[44Net Connect|Get started with Connect →]] |
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| People engage with 44Net in different ways. Some begin by joining existing efforts; others start something of their own. Both approaches are common, and participants often move between them.
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| | ==== IPIP Mesh ==== |
| | '''Connect with other participating amateur networks''' |
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| == Join a Project ==
| | Run a gateway that exchanges traffic directly with other Mesh gateways through IP-in-IP tunnels over the Internet. |
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| Many participants begin by joining a project already operating on 44Net. Regional networks, shared gateways, research collaborations, and local experiments offer ways to learn alongside others and contribute to ongoing work.
| | [[IPIP Mesh|Explore the IPIP Mesh →]] |
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| | ==== Community projects ==== |
| | '''Find something interesting to join, use, or help build''' |
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| Others begin by creating something new: a reachable host, a small subnet, or an independent experiment. Projects often start small and grow as interests develop. Prior routing experience is not required.
| | Explore independently operated networks and projects, including regional radio networks and shared infrastructure. |
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| | [[Projects|Browse networks and projects →]] |
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| <div style="grid-column: 1 / -1;">Projects use different Internet connectivity approaches depending on what they are building. Most use one of three approaches: 44Net Connect, IPIP Mesh, or a BGP‑announced subnet.</div>
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| |<p>A WireGuard-based approach that makes it easy to experiment with publicly reachable services using existing Internet connectivity.</p>
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| <p>[[GetStarted#Get_Started_with_44Net_Connect|Get Started with 44Net Connect →]]</p>
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| |<p>A community-operated mesh built with IP-in-IP tunnels, allowing independently run systems to interconnect across the Internet for experimentation and collaboration.</p>
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| <p>[[GetStarted#Get_Started_with_IPIP_Mesh|Get Started with IPIP Mesh →]]</p>
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| |BGP-Announced Subnet
| | == Build with 44Net resources == |
| |<p>Projects that operate their own routing infrastructure may announce 44Net address space using BGP, integrating directly with global Internet routing.</p>
| | If you’re arranging your own connectivity through an ISP, transit provider, data center, or cloud, start with the resources you need. |
| <p>[[GetStarted#Get_Started_with_BGP-Announced_Subnets|Get Started with BGP-Announced Subnets →]]</p>
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| | Community Projects
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| | <p>Many participants work through community‑run projects that use 44Net. Regional networks, shared gateways, wireless links, VPN services, and experimental systems provide ways to participate without starting from scratch. See [[What People Build|What People Build on 44Net]] and [[Contributing|Ways to Participate]].</p>
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| = A Culture of Experimentation = | | {{SectionLayout|min=16rem|gap=0.75rem| |
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| | === Address space === |
| | Request an assignment for your amateur radio network or project. |
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| 44Net address space exists to be used. Experimentation is a normal part of participation. Many projects begin as small trials, change direction, or conclude once an idea has run its course.
| | [[Portal/Request Address Space|About address assignments →]] |
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| Trying something does not "use up" the resource. If a project ends, returning or exchanging a subnet is straightforward, and participants are welcome to request space again later. When a project ends, make room for the next experiment.
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| | === Routing and BGP === |
| | Arrange to announce your assigned addresses directly to the Internet. |
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| = Shared Stewardship =
| | [[BGP|Using 44Net with your provider →]] |
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| 44Net is sustained through shared stewardship. ARDC provides long‑term care of the address space and supporting infrastructure, while participants build systems, operate networks, share knowledge, and help one another succeed.
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| | === DNS === |
| | Give your systems names under ampr.org or delegate DNS to your own servers. |
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| Stewardship is an outcome of participation. It grows out of the projects and communities that make use of 44Net. To learn more about how decisions are made or how to take part, see [[About 44Net]], [[Governance]], [[Policies]], and [[Contributing]].
| | [[DNS|DNS options and setup →]] |
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| = Keep Exploring = | | {{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. |
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| Common next steps:
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| * Explore examples and existing efforts: [[What People Build|What People Build on 44Net]]
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| * Join or contribute to community projects: [[Contributing|Ways to Participate]]
| | === Already participating? === |
| * Start your own project: [[GetStarted|Getting Started]]
| | [https://portal.ampr.org/ Open the Portal] to manage your account, assignments, and records. |
| * Learn how connectivity approaches compare: [[Ways to Connect|Ways to Connect]]
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| * Manage requests and allocations: [https://portal.ampr.org/ Portal sign‑in]
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| * Dive deeper into infrastructure topics: [[DNS|DNS and naming]] and [[Routing|Routing and connectivity]]
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| * Understand history and stewardship: [[About 44Net|About 44Net]]
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| = Join the Conversation =
| | [[:Category:Device and platform guides|Setup guides]] · [[Get Help|Troubleshooting and help]] · [[Community|Community discussions]] · [[Contributing|Contribute to this Wiki]] |
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| You do not need a project or subnet to participate in 44Net. Many people begin by simply listening and asking questions.
| | == 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. |
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| The community mailing lists and discussion spaces are where ideas are shared, projects take shape, and newcomers get a feel for how people are building and collaborating. Joining the conversation is often the easiest way to start.
| | This Wiki explains the available resources and projects and documents how to use them. |
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| * Subscribe to community discussions: [[Community|Community and Mailing Lists]]
| | [[About 44Net|About 44Net and its history →]] · [[Eligibility|Eligibility]] · [[EULA|Terms of use]] · [[Archive|Earlier documentation]] |
| * Introduce yourself, ask questions, or follow ongoing projects
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| * Learn how others are experimenting and collaborating across the network
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| You are welcome to listen, ask questions, and take part.
| | [[Category:Explanation]] |
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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 →
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.
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 →
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
