Revision as of 18:58, 14 May 2025

Getting Started with 44Net

Welcome to 44Net! This guide will walk you through the steps to get started.

Step 1: Create an Account

Begin by creating an account on the AMPRNet Portal. This is your gateway to managing your 44Net resources.

Step 2: Confirm Your Email

After registering, check your email inbox for a confirmation email. Follow the instructions in the email to verify your address. This step ensures your account is active and ready to use.

Step 3: Log In and Complete your Profile

Once your email is confirmed, log in to the portal and complete your profile, including your grid square location.

Step 4: Submit Your Callsign for Verification

Submit your callsign for verification. Be sure to include a copy of your amateur radio license, if available. This helps the administrators verify your identity and approve your account.

For more details, see the Verification page.

Next Steps

Once your account is created and your callsign is added to your profile, you can begin to explore what's available with 44Net.

Request a Subnet

With just a callsign verified, you can request a subnet ranging from /32 to /25.
With an address also verified, you can request a /24.

[Portal_intro#Requesting_Address_Space_(Beginner_Friendly_Steps)]

Once your subnet is approved, you're ready to configure your network.

Request your DNS domain

With a verified callsign, you can claim your own DNS subdomain at <callsign>.ampr.org: Subdomains

Configure Your Network

Configure your hardware for IPIP mesh networking: IPIP Mesh
Work with your ISP to announce your /24 via BGP: BGP Direct Announce

Get More Help

Check out our complete portal guide for mode details: Portal Intro
Search the wiki for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips: Search the Wiki
Join the ARDC 44Net group on Groups.io to connect with other users and ask questions.

We’re excited to have you join the 44Net community. Happy networking, and 73!

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 Begin by creating an account on the [https://portal.ampr.org AMPRNet Portal]. This is your gateway to managing your 44Net resources.
-(Screenshot of registration page)
+<div style="clear:both;">[[File:Registration_Step_2.png|450px|Follow the steps to fill in your basic profile information.]]</div>
 == Step 2: Confirm Your Email ==
 After registering, check your email inbox for a confirmation email. Follow the instructions in the email to verify your address. This step ensures your account is active and ready to use.
-(Verification email screenshot)
+[[File:Registration_Email_Confirmation.png|450px|Check your inbox for an email prompting you to confirm your email address.]]
-== Step 3: Log In and Enter Your Callsign ==
+== Step 3: Log In and Complete your Profile ==
-Once your email is confirmed, log in to the portal and add your callsign to your profile.
+Once your email is confirmed, log in to the portal and complete your profile, including your grid square location.
-(Enter callsign screenshot)
+[[File:Registration_Complete_Profile.png|450px|When you confirm your email address, you will see a form for completing your profile, including your grid square location.]]
 == Step 4: Submit Your Callsign for Verification ==
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 For more details, see the [[Verification]] page.
-(Callsign submission form screenshot)
+[[File:Account_Callsign_Menu.png|450px]]
-== Step 5: Request a Subnet ==
+== Next Steps ==
-Now that your callsign is verified, you can request a subnet. Here are your options:
-* If you have only a callsign verified, you can request a subnet ranging from /32 to /25.
+Once your account is created and your callsign is added to your profile, you can begin to explore what's available with 44Net.
-* If you submit your address for verification, you can request a /24.
+=== Request a Subnet ===
+* With just a callsign verified, you can request a subnet ranging from /32 to /25.
+* With an address also verified, you can request a /24.
+[Portal_intro#Requesting_Address_Space_(Beginner_Friendly_Steps)]
 Once your subnet is approved, you're ready to configure your network.
-== Configuring Your Network ==
+=== Request your DNS domain ===
-From here, you can:
-* Configure your hardware for IPIP mesh networking. (Link to IPIP Mesh info)
+With a verified callsign, you can claim your own DNS subdomain at '''<callsign>.ampr.org''': [[Portal_intro#Adding_DNS_Records_to_a_Subdomain|Subdomains]]
-* Work with your ISP to announce your /24 via BGP. (Link to BGP info)
+=== Configure Your Network ===
+* Configure your hardware for IPIP mesh networking: [[Portal_intro#Use_Case:_IPIP_Tunnel_Mesh,_Radio,_Globally_Unique_Space,_or_General_Address_Assignment|IPIP Mesh]]
+* Work with your ISP to announce your /24 via BGP: [[Portal_intro#Use_Case:_BGP_Direct_Announce|BGP Direct Announce]]
+=== Get More Help ===
-== Need More Help? ==
+* Check out our complete portal guide for mode details: [[Portal_intro|Portal Intro]]
-For more information:
+* Search the wiki for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips: [[Special:Search|Search the Wiki]]
-* Search the wiki for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips.
 * Join the [https://groups.io/g/ardc/44net ARDC 44Net group] on Groups.io to connect with other users and ask questions.
 We’re excited to have you join the 44Net community. Happy networking, and 73!