Re: OK - functioning administration of 44.0.0.0/8
Any reason it hasn't migrated over to IPv6 and 44/8 returned to the free pool?
Old software, efficiency (lots of the embedded low power hardware), no need to as 44. is all the space needed. Lots of other reasons I don't know When it started it was quite advanced, it was pretty much the only IP in the UK in the mid 80s. For some ISPs UK dial up Internet access started out using software developed for ampr Google and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KA9Q have more details for those wondering. brandon
If a municipality is going to set up a city wide 802.11 network someone is going to have to keep an eye on all of the radio gear. HAMs have the skills ... but what is the motivation? Set up a separate SSID exclusively for HAM use. Use IPsec AH - cryptographically signed traffic keeps the unlicensed out without breaking the no payload encryption requirements. City gets help with the civil defense radio of the 21st century, HAMs get a new toy, and everyone is happy. Sure, there are security concerns, but the interface to the outside world is a proxy server HAMs can use while doing storm watch and such ... nobody gets in or out without a note from the FCC ... Or am I making this just a bit too simple?
On Mon, 21 May 2007 19:49:49 CDT, Neal R said:
Set up a separate SSID exclusively for HAM use. Use IPsec AH - cryptographically signed traffic keeps the unlicensed out without breaking the no payload encryption requirements. City gets help with the civil defense radio of the 21st century, HAMs get a new toy, and everyone is happy. Sure, there are security concerns, but the interface to the outside world is a proxy server HAMs can use while doing storm watch and such ... nobody gets in or out without a note from the FCC ...
Or am I making this just a bit too simple?
The hams might be OK on it. The city probably won't be thrilled unless you can find a way to get their legal staff to sign off on it. Remember, most lawyers aren't geeks, and will judge a proposal on a different basis than geeks do.
I think based on the way things are going the city will be just fine with it :-) Of course, if I had a nickel for every time I've had this theoretical discussion I'd jingle when I walk, so we'll see how it plays out. Valdis.Kletnieks@vt.edu wrote:
On Mon, 21 May 2007 19:49:49 CDT, Neal R said:
Set up a separate SSID exclusively for HAM use. Use IPsec AH - cryptographically signed traffic keeps the unlicensed out without breaking the no payload encryption requirements. City gets help with the civil defense radio of the 21st century, HAMs get a new toy, and everyone is happy. Sure, there are security concerns, but the interface to the outside world is a proxy server HAMs can use while doing storm watch and such ... nobody gets in or out without a note from the FCC ...
Or am I making this just a bit too simple?
The hams might be OK on it. The city probably won't be thrilled unless you can find a way to get their legal staff to sign off on it. Remember, most lawyers aren't geeks, and will judge a proposal on a different basis than geeks do.
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