Understanding the IPV4 Packet Header: A Deep Dive
The IP (Internet Protocol) packet header is a crucial part of how data is transmitted across networks. It contains vital information that helps routers and devices determine where the packet is coming from, where it’s going, and how to handle …
The arguments against 0.0.0.0/8
The arguments against using 0.0.0.0/0 have been pretty much quashed by the following: Allow 0.0.0.0/8 as a valid address rangeThe longstanding prohibition against using 0.0.0.0/8 dates back to two issues with the early internet. There was an interoperability problem with …
WISPs: IPv6 is the answer to some of your issues
Many Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs), especially newer startups, struggle with nat issues and having enough public Ip addresses to go around. Invariably, you start running into double nat issues pretty quickly. Then you get the dreaded gamer call: Many …
ARIN resources and the Service Provider
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can be intimidated by all of the facets of working with the American Registry of Internet Numbers (ARIN). I have put together a guide that outlines common things you, as a service provider, need to do. …
Arin IPV4 space reaches $22 an IP
Currently, a /24 is going for $5,632 on ipv4auctions.com. That is $22 an IP address.