[arm-allstar] ASL behind CGNAT.

[David McAnally]

On Sat, Dec 24, 2022 at 1:02 PM Michael Champion via ARM-allstar <
arm-allstar at hamvoip.org> wrote:

> Has anyone used AMPRNet VPN?
>

I believe this statement in the WiKi for AMPRNet VPN
<https://wiki.ampr.org/wiki/AMPRNet_VPN> prevents wider use for
applications like Allstar.

The AMPRNet VPN is only used to access the AMPRNet. While you're connected
> to the AMPRNet VPN, the VPN client will only transmit packets from you to
> the AMPRNet via the VPN. Packets from you to the rest of the Internet will
> not go via the VPN - they'll flow out from your local network connection as
> before.
>

This restricts that VPN to only connect with other 44Net addresses only.

IRLP provides a 44Net VPN service as part of the IRLP system for any IRLP
nodes. EchoLink provides proxy and relay servers
<https://www.echolink.org/proxylist.jsp>, most using 44Net addresses for
EchoLink users. Perhaps AllstarLink.org would consider offering a similar
44Net VPN service for Allstar nodes?

Otherwise, it's relatively easy to install and run your own VPN server on
Vultr or similar virtual host providers for $5 per month or less. If you
join with a group of like minded hams, or operate several nodes, needing
VPN services you could request a 44Net subnet and share a single VPN
virtual host using BGP on Vultr or similar BGP providers. I, and many
others, have requested a 44Net subnet for use with Allstar and other ham
radio networked applications.

David McAnally
WD5M