National IP allocation and routing scheme??

[JD]

I have thought this over myself, while being a passive member of this list
for the past year or so, and I would have to whole heartedly agree with you
Craig, as this would be a rather depressing state if whole networks had to
be re-organised, once / if a national network is established.

If I could suggest something, as to a logical start ... I assume that using
the post codes for an area would be a good way to start

eg. for my postcode of 2232 a IP of 10.223.x.x ... but I'm not sure what has
been proposed by others, but I'm just sure that using the postcode somehow
in the network address, would be the most logical way (to me).

that's my 2.2c worth (plus a bit more for your tip)
JD

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Mead" <craig.mead at pagesmith.com.au>
To: <wireless at lists.samba.org>
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2002 10:24 AM
Subject: National IP allocation and routing scheme??


> As you all would most likely know by now, there are many groups in
Australia
> in the process of setting up wireless community networks. There are a few
> different approaches these groups are taking, but in essence all have the
> same end goal. A community network, for the community.
>
> Most of the groups so far are still in the infancy of rollout so this is
the
> most logical time to do this project. What project? A national IP
> alloc/routing scheme.
>
> I understand that at the moment there are some people who don't agree with
> the method the other groups are taking to achieve the goal of a large
> network, however I believe (and I have talked to a few people from various
> other states who also agree) that if we implement a national scheme from
the
> start, we all hope that we can figure out some of the issues and WHEN the
> day arrives that we can interconnect states & regional locations, it is a
> simple fact of getting that final link set up and everything will work
> perfectly (or thats the plan).
>
> This would remove the need for reconfiguring entire networks when this day
> comes.
>
> I am not trying to push and current white paper to be the national
standard,
> I am putting forward the proposal that those groups that are interested
set
> up a working group to deal with this issue and work with the other WG's
> around the country to work on a white paper which can then be implemented
> nation wide.
>
> The point of this thread is not a technical discussion on what you
> personally think should be done with the IP alloc/routing, it is merely a
> post regarding your thoughts on the base proposal and if you believe it to
> be a good idea.
>
> If you do have technical knowledge and you would like to contribute, put
> your name down for your groups WG if this project is accepted and you will
> have input through them.
>
> Regards, Craig Mead
> craig at sydney.air.net.au
>
>