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Get IP And ASN

by Anil Jalela | Nov 15, 2022 | Linux

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:

1. Eligibility Criteria & Documents Required?
2. What is IP Pools / Address Pool?
3. What are IPv4 & IPv6?
4. What is an ASN?
5. Why do I need an Address Pools & ASN
6. How/Where to get IP Pools & ASN.
7. How do I justify my requirement for RIR?
8. How much does it cost to take resources?
9. 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)

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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”.

5. 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.

6. 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.