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USER IP ADDRESS
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Every user of the Internet Protocol network is issued
with a unique IP number. This number gives the
network information about what the network is, where
it is, and where to find you.
Let's look at a typical Amateur Radio IP address in
detail.
Example: 44.131.19.168
The first number, 44, denotes that this is the Amateur
Radio IP network.
The second number, 131, indicates that it is the
United Kingdom network.
The third number, 19, says that the user can be found
in area 19 of the United Kingdom.
The fourth number, 168, is the number of the user in
area 19.
When mail, or direct connections, pass through HUB
stations, these numbers are used to determine where
the next connection will be made.
e.g. If in Australia, a station receives mail for
44.131.19.168, he looks at the 131 and says
"Struth! This one's for a limey!" and routes the
mail towards the coast or a station that has
access to fibre optic links or whatever. He
doesn't take any notice of the third and fourth
numbers.
So mail passes round the network with HUB type
stations routing the mail according to the IP address;
much like the postal system.
It's only when it gets close to the final destination
that the right-hand numbers become important.
So, an IP address is unique in the world and as such
HAS to be administered by a designated IP coordinator
for your area. If you do not have a proper IP
address, you cannot use the network. Whatever you do;
don't invent one!
Contact other stations via the local repeater or make
a request for help on your local AX25 BBS. You will
usually be able to get the area coordinator's details
more or less straight away. Send a short message to
introduce yourself and include the following data:
Full name and Callsign
Town and County or full postal address
QRA locator
Callsign of your home BBS (if any)
Other information such as telephone number or station
equipment and software may also be useful.
Make your request for an IP address and you should
receive all the details as soon as the coordinator
gets a 'round tuit'!
Please note that IP addresses are allocated by
geographical location (actually, RF propogation has
the last word). If you ever move your station, you may
be required to use a new IP address.