Get IP And ASN
How to Get IP Pools & Autonomous System Numbers (ASN)?
In today’s telecom & internet Industry, entrants entering the ISP business need their own IP pools / AS number to run the network and provide services to end users. With our continuous efforts to help the Internet Community, we have tried to help such entrants understand how to get their own IP Pools avoiding paying huge consultancy services and doing it yourself.
This blog will give you a complete idea of how to get your own IP pools / ASN and the necessary things required:
Questions to be addressed here:
- Eligibility Criteria & Documents Required?
- What is IP Pools / Address Pool?
- What are IPv4 & IPv6?
- What is an ASN?
- Why do I need an Address Pools & ASN
- How/Where to get IP Pools & ASN.
- How do I justify my requirement for RIR?
- How much does it cost to take resources?
- Eligibility Criteria & Documents Required?
Certificate of Incorporation
GST Copy/ Pan Card of Company. (Both Provided Better)
Bank Statement/Electricity Bill
Board Resolution Copy, Which confirms the Applicant’s Decision-making authority.
Authorized Signatory’s Pan Card(for Signature verification)
Authorized Signatory’s Aadhar Card (for address verification)
| LIST OF KYC DOCUMENTS FOR IRINN AFFILIATES 1. Verify Identity of Affiliates – As applicable (A copy of one of the following documents is required) a. Partnership firms: Signed and valid Partnership Deed. b. Trust: Signed and valid trust deed. c. Society: Signed and valid bye-laws of the society. d. Sole Proprietorship: I. Registration with any Government authority. II. Declaration from Sole Proprietor. e. Private Limited Company: Copy of MOA/AOA/Certificate of Incorporation. f. Public Limited Company: Copy of MOA/AOA/Certificate of Incorporation. g. Government: Documents to prove that it is a Government Company. 2. Proof-of-Existence (copy of one of the following documents is required) a. Establishment’s PAN. b. Central Sales Tax Registration Number or Regional Sales Tax Number where applicable. c. Government-issued business license – Trade/ Municipal License. d. Government registration authorizing the merchant to run the business, e. For Schools, College establishments – A copy of the establishment registration document will be taken. f. Excise Registration Number. g. Shop & Establishment License Number. h. Importer Exporter Code. i. Registration Number issued by Registrar of Firms. j. Service Tax registration certificate. 3. Business Address Proof (copy of one of the following documents is required) a. Utility Bills (Telephone, Electricity bill not older than 3 months). b. Bank Account Statement. c. Any other Government document clearly showing the address of the company. 4. Board Resolution authorizing the Authorised Signatory if applicable. 5. Authorised Signatories – Signature Proof (copy of one of the following documents is required) a. Authorised Signatory PAN Copy. b. Passport. c. Driving License. 6. Authorised Signatories- Identity/Address proof (Copy of one of the following documents is required) a. Passport (with Address Page). b. Bank Account Statement. c. Utility Bills (Telephone, Electricity bill not older than 3 months). d. Rental agreement copy along with utility bill not older than 3 months in the name of the landlord. e. Aadhar Card. |
- What is an IP Pools/Address pool?
As per Wikipedia, IP Pools / Address pool is a set of Internet Protocol addresses available at any level in the IP address allocation hierarchy. At the top level, the IP address pool is managed by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).
In Simple terms, every device, computer network or similar equipment requires a Unique ID for communicating over the internet.
- What are IPv4 & IPv6?IPv4 – Internet Protocol version 4 is the fourth revision of Internet Protocol used to identify devices on a network through an addressing system. IPv4 Uses a 32-Bit address scheme containing 2^32 addresses (Over 4 Billion Addresses). With the growth of the Internet, IPv4 addresses will exhaust faster as every device which communicates over the Internet needs an IP address. eg. 10.0.120.23/24
IPv6- Internet Protocol version 6 has been implemented to fulfill the need for more IP addresses and is the latest version. IPv6 uses a 128-Bit address scheme containing 2^128 addresses (Over 340 undecillion unique addresses). IPv6 is also called IPng (Internet Protocol next generation). Many networks are reluctant to go for IPv6. For more adoption of IPv6, IRINN do not charge for IPv6 pools as of now.
- What is an ASN?
An autonomous system number (ASN) is a unique number that’s available globally to identify an autonomous system and which enables that system to exchange exterior routing information with other neighboring autonomous systems.
According to the Definition given by APNIC “An AS is a group of IP networks operated by one or more network operator(s) that has a single and clearly defined external routing policy”.
- Why do I need an Address Pool & ASN?
To run an Independent setup, networks should have their own IP Pools & Autonomous System Numbers. It helps to differentiate your network from other networks. For BGP Establishment with multiple networks, ASN will be helpful. One can have access to better transit rates & peering services having its own IP Pools/ AS number.
- How/Where to get IP Pools & ASN?
Getting IP Pools & ASN is easy if done correctly. You can apply for this resource in your regional Internet registries (RIRs). Networks available in the APAC region, networks can take these resources from IRINN/APNIC. You can apply for these resources online. For APNIC Click here & For IRINN Click here.
Below are the rough guidelines to start applying for ASN/IP Pools:
- Go to https://irinn.in/
- Click on Apply for the resource on this page, https://irinn.in/pages/static/getresources.html
- Click on yes by agreeing with IRINN Policies and agreements https://www.myirinn.in/callAgreementMemberWithResourceForm.action
- Fill in the company details with the required information, Make sure the provided data is accurate. https://www.myirinn.in/member_resource_request
- You also need to put your resource details if you are using any, Mention how many resources you are looking for, and 2 Peering/IXP Contacts, You also need to Confirm you require ASN.
- Once you are done with the form filling online, you can submit the signed & stamped copy of the required documents to IRINN.
IRINN Generally takes 5-10 Working days to verify these documents. Once verified, IRINN will get back to you for a Resource Justification request. It manually verifies all documents & contact details provided by you as IPv4 is a very scarce resource.
Resource Justification Generally takes 6-8 days but may lengthen or shorten based on the justification provided. After resource justification, your request will be forwarded to the Billing team for payment procedures. Once payment is done, you will be allotted resources within 2-4 Days.
- How do I justify my requirement for RIR?
IRINN Resource Justification is a Complete Manual Process, to make your case strong you need to make sure that you are providing adequate documents. IRINN generally differs all resource requests in two scenarios
A) ISP/Broadband Telecom Customer – If this case is inapplicable in your case you are required to submit the ISP License Copy.
- B) Non-ISP/Enterprise Customer – This list includes Every Non ISP Customer including data center & Hosting Companies.
- How much does it cost to take resources?
Fees – IRINN levies fees on IPv4 & IPv6 Differently. For new requests, the Affiliate must pay the Membership fee of Rs. 25000 + GST regardless of how much IPv4 & IPv6 he is taking.
After 1st Year, Costing would be this way.
For IPv4
| IP Pools | /Series | Resource Fee |
| 256 | /24 | ₹25000 |
| 512 | /23 | ₹33750 |
| 1024 | /22 | ₹45563 |
For IPv6
| IP Pools | /Series | /Resource Fee |
| 256 | /256 | ₹21999 |
For Autonomous System NumberAny request till /34 will cost ₹21999 only.* Taxes will be applicable, All Pricing is subject to IRINN Change.
AS Number is Free if the affiliate is taking any other resources and his ASN request is valid reasons.
Taxes will be Applicable additionally. Currently, IRINN does not allot more than /23 for ISP Customers and /24 for others.
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