BGP4+ and ASNs

[Pekka Savola]

Use private AS numbers.

On Wed, 20 Mar 2002, 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.
> 
> Thanks for your time,
> 
> -Matthew Drobnak
> 

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Pekka Savola                 "Tell me of difficulties surmounted,
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