3 Feb
2013
3 Feb
'13
3:56 a.m.
Hi Bob,
I don't see much a need for the user to register
depending on the situation.
Please don't get tunnel vision regarding gateways and the tunnelled IPIP network, that
is just one part of it. There are other types of allocations and we need to ensure we have
up to date contact details for the entity responsible for all allocated subnets.
Also, bear in mind that not all gateway operators are in a position to assist to the
extent that you are, nor are all gateway operators prepared to be responsible for how
their users behave, different countries operate in vastly different ways.
What we need to do is build up a database of people that are responsible for the IP
addresses allocated. If a gateway operator is happy to take on that responsibility, then
they can be allocated a subnet of IP's as an end user, the system then will not allow
any further sub-allocations under them. That gateway operator can then distribute the
IP's to their connected hosts as he/she see fit, but if there are any problems, as the
saying goes - the buck stops with him/her.
Chris