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Turn an IPv6 /48 into a clear, scalable plan. See /48 vs /64 examples, recommended layouts, and common mistakes to avoid.
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IPv6 · Subnetting · Network Planning
What is IPv6, and why does it matter? Learn how IPv6 addresses work, why IPv4 ran out, what a /48 means, and when you need your own prefix.
Read articleYou received your ASN. Now what? Learn how to confirm RPKI ROAs, set up IRR route objects, BGP sessions, prefix announcements, and monitoring to turn your ASN allocation into a working Internet network.
Read articleHow much does an Autonomous System Number cost in 2026? Compare RIPE NCC membership fees, LIR sponsorship, ASN registration costs, and hidden operational expenses before you commit.
Read articleLearn what multihoming is, why networks connect to multiple Internet providers, how BGP makes it possible, and the trade-offs between redundancy, performance, and cost.
Read articleLearn the difference between Internet transit and peering — how networks interconnect, who pays, what each one reaches, and why it matters when you run your own ASN.
Read articleLearn what an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) is, how the switching fabric and route servers work, how it differs from transit and data centers, and why CDNs and anycast depend on it.
Read articleReview public pricing, eligibility, and service boundaries to decide whether the model fits your network.
