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This resource discusses the significant developments in internet technology and policy in the African region, as presented during AfriNIC-10 in Cairo, Egypt. Key topics include membership growth, IPv4 and IPv6 address management, and the assignment of Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs). The document highlights IANA allocations, visibility policies, and the importance of addressing unallocated IP space. It illustrates collaboration with ARIN and other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), and underlines the growth and challenges related to internet resources in Africa.
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Resource Stats Update Spearheading Internet technology and policy development in the region. AfriNIC-10 Cairo, Egypt 2009 Ernest
Contents • Membership • IPv4 • IPv6 • AS Numbers
IPv4 • IANA Allocation: • 197/8, Oct 2008 • Takeover management of 154/8 • Plus unallocated space (about 98% of the /8) • Working with ARIN, other RIRs
IPv6 • 35% of issued prefixes visible • Similar figures in other regions • 12-month visibility policy requirement • Invisible prefixes to be reclaimed
ASN • 478 ASNs assigned • Six 32-bit ASNs • Three 32-bit ASNs ‘returned’ • Will assign from undifferentiated 32-bit ASN pool w.e.f Jan 2010 • Currently – requester choice for 16- or 32-bit • “32-bit ASNs just work” – Geert Jan de Groot • AS327686 : AfriNIC10 Network (Cisco 2811, IOS 12.4*) • Some routers may need software upgrade..