BGP4+ and ASNs

[Jesper Skriver]

On Wed, Mar 20, 2002 at 10:16:57PM -0500, Matthew Drobnak wrote:
> Hello all, I am new to this list, but have had an IPv6 tunnel for quite 
> a while, please bear with me...
> 
> I have a /48 with FreeNet6. I would like to set up a few more tunnels, 
> say one with Hurricane Electric (they were pretty good, but didnt have 
> enough addresses for me, as I needed to subnet because of multiple 
> interfaces), and would like to set up BGP4+ to go about routing in the 
> most efficient manner. However, I do not have an ASN (Autonomous System 
> Number), and I'm not quite sure how to get one. The thing is, I'm not 
> that big in terms of like a corporation or anything. I'm your 
> (no-so-average) user at home. However, I do have a few IPv6 tunnels to 
> some of my friends, as well as to my place of employment. Also, I'm 
> kinda new to BGP, so any tips would be appreciated.

You should not get a AS number as a home user, it's a limited
resource.

/Jesper