30 Apr
2013
30 Apr
'13
2:54 a.m.
I'll have to update that entry on the wiki for
44.128/16; its definition
was originally as a test-only subnet. I don't know that it's used much for
that anymore.
Yes, it is widely used here for testing purpose. Even to get around some
annoying 'bugs' like the need to assign an IP-address for every Linux
AX.25 interface (only used for APRS and no IP). Moreover I often help
other system operators by remote and don't want to think about which
RFC1918 address space is locally used. I just use 44.128/16 and I'm sure
it will not clash in any way with local requirements.
It might be time to return it to general assignment
like
any other regional subnet.
That might break connectivity. Everybody is aware that 44.128/16 is used
for testing. We don't know how many people are using it right know. And
we don't know how many people will use it in future since they are used
to it but not recognizing the change of purpose.
I don't recommend to change things as long as we don't run out of addresses.
73 de 5H/DG8NGN,
Jann
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