Subject: Re: [44net] Verifying the identities of IP coordinators From: K7VE - John k7ve@k7ve.org Date: 01/15/2016 10:05 PM
To: AMPRNet working group 44net@hamradio.ucsd.edu
I beg to differ. I agree with the NAT position, but there are definitely cases for the use of dynamically allocated addresses.
Here is one: D-STAR data protocol encapsulates Ethernet frames inside of D-STAR frames, in turn those can contain IP frames. If I am in a mobile, driving down a highway and using a series of access points, then receiving a new 44.x.x.x address via DHCP from those access points keeps me connected for services I am using.
I would implement that using a dynamic routing of a fixed address rather than assignment of a dynamic address (and having to cope with a changing address).
Rob