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44Net Wiki

Real IPv4 for real hams.

44Net IP addresses are globally routable, enabling direct connectivity on the public Internet.

44Net provides public, routable IPv4 address space for licensed amateur radio operators building real systems on the open Internet.

44Net is a global IPv4 resource dedicated to amateur radio use. It exists so individuals and groups can learn, experiment, and operate services on real internet infrastructure without NAT-only constraints.

44Net began in 1981 and has evolved through decades of contribution and stewardship by the amateur radio and networking communities.

44Net is operated as a program of ARDC, but 44Net and ARDC are not the same thing: ARDC provides governance and support, while 44Net is the network and operating community built by its participants.

Start Here

If you are new, returning, or already building, use these trailheads:

• New to 44Net: What 44Net is, who can participate, and how to get your first allocation
• Returning users: Wiki index, current onboarding, and Portal sign-in
• Builders and operators: ASN primer, routing and BGP, DNS, Monitoring, and implementation examples

What People Build on 44Net

44Net is a globally distributed community network.

Examples include:

• Authoritative DNS and hosted services
• BGP-connected network segments and tunnels
• Gateways between radio-linked and internet-linked systems
• Monitoring, telemetry, and operational tooling
• Experimental protocols and educational lab environments

Stewardship and Participation

44Net participants build, operate, and support the network together.

44Net is maintained through volunteers, staff support, and published policies. We prioritize technical clarity, practical operations, and open participation without gatekeeping.

• Policies and practices
• Governance and responsibilities
• Roadmap and priorities
• How to contribute

Documentation Status

This wiki is under active reconstruction. Some pages are incomplete, outdated, or still being organized.

We are building clear foundations, portal how-tos, and operational references in stages. Until that work is complete, this page is the primary orientation point and the shortest path to current resources.

Quick Links

Resource	Link
Portal	Portal sign-in
Getting started	Get Started
Wiki index	Wiki Index
ARDC	ARDC.net