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how to generate RPSL for simple anycasting?
Apparently I need an RPSL to get an AS from RIPE.
I've browsed through the appropriate RFCs, and one thing that strikes me is, how can I put the AS number in such a file before I have an AS number? Should I put AS65535 as an example?
Also, I've started from figure 2 from page 4 of RFC 2650, made trivial changes to descriptions, removed all "import: " lines and made one line per AS that I plan to connect with (i.e., get a VPS/dedi within) that reads "export: to AS12345 announce ANY". Is this appropriate? If not, where do I go from here to get this into shape?
Thanked by 1aglodek
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Ask @rds100 or @William
In the request form you put "ASNEW" instead of your AS number. It will be replaced with the AS number, once it is issued.
Example:
aut-num: ASNEW
import: from AS1234 accept ANY
export: to AS1234 announce ASNEW
import: from AS5678 accept ANY
export: to AS5678 announce ASNEW
Anyway, didn't your sponsoring LIR help you with the AS number request form? They should know how to fill it.
Solid, thanks.
Well, the price point I got is very low so I'm treating it as "autopilot not included" ... plus I always feel it's better to know what's going on and learn up on everything. To be honest while I am a network programmer I have never done anything below the level of UDP/TCP, so I'm finding this an excellent precursor to actually running BGP.
@singsing: why have you decided to apply with RIPE and not ARIN (cheaper)? I'm assuming you need /24 for anycast, for which purpose you can apply anywhere and use without restriction globally (someone please correct me if I'm wrong).
@aglodek - you need to be US registered entity to apply for anything from ARIN (the same is for RIPE)
wut? ASNs at RIPE are free while ARIN charges.
Wut? I asked about this here a couple of months back and was told (by @William, I think?) there was no "residency" requirement with respect to membership in ARIN, RIPE, APNIC, etc...
@aglodek - we've requested subnet from ARIN and got refused since we are registered in UK
RIPE/APNIC requires none, ARIN/AFRINIC/LACNIC require a local company or a LIR to apply on your behalf for a new LIR contract (rare, Afrinic only).