# Uncategorized **URL:** https://forum.ripe.net/c/uncategorised/1.md [Latest](https://forum.ripe.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.ripe.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.ripe.net/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to the RIPE NCC Forum](https://forum.ripe.net/t/welcome-to-the-ripe-ncc-forum/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.ripe.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 October 2022 22:00 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/welcome-to-the-ripe-ncc-forum/7 "2022-10-09T22:00:00Z")
Welcome to the RIPE NCC Forum. Talk to us, talk to each other. You can use this forum to ask about anything related to the RIPE NCC, talk to other RIPE NCC members, share your thoughts on technical developments, ask for… --- ## [RIPE NCC Access Passkey login issues](https://forum.ripe.net/t/ripe-ncc-access-passkey-login-issues/1821)
**Author:** [@Maurice](https://forum.ripe.net/u/Maurice)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 14:03 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/ripe-ncc-access-passkey-login-issues/1821 "2026-09-24T14:03:36Z")
Anyone else currently having issues using a Passkey for 2FA? For me, the “Sign in with Passkey” button simply does nothing. Used to work until recently. TOTP still works. --- ## [Help in understanding gap\_limit in traceroute settings and the 255 hop number](https://forum.ripe.net/t/help-in-understanding-gap-limit-in-traceroute-settings-and-the-255-hop-number/1817)
**Author:** [@ksafa](https://forum.ripe.net/u/ksafa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 September 2026 09:25 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/help-in-understanding-gap-limit-in-traceroute-settings-and-the-255-hop-number/1817 "2026-09-13T09:25:39Z")
Please excuse me in advance if this is not the right forum for these kinds of questions, if it is the case I would appreciate any guidance towards a suitable platform. I am trying to understand the effect of changing ga… --- ## [Request credits for censorship research](https://forum.ripe.net/t/request-credits-for-censorship-research/1809)
**Author:** [@dmitry\_raevsky](https://forum.ripe.net/u/dmitry_raevsky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2026 16:58 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/request-credits-for-censorship-research/1809 "2026-09-12T16:58:03Z")
Hi! I’d like to study how Internet censorship in several countries affects the reachability of my small infrastructure. I deployed my first RIPE Atlas probe a few hours ago and plan to deploy more in the future, but I … --- ## [Requesting a small credit grant for testing a monitoring use case](https://forum.ripe.net/t/requesting-a-small-credit-grant-for-testing-a-monitoring-use-case/1801)
**Author:** [@Christian\_reds](https://forum.ripe.net/u/Christian_reds)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [12 September 2026 16:53 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/requesting-a-small-credit-grant-for-testing-a-monitoring-use-case/1801 "2026-09-12T16:53:19Z")
I’m setting up a small monitoring project to check DNS/reachability of specific hostnames from within Colombian ISP networks (Claro/AS10620, Movistar/AS3816, Tigo-UNE/AS13489, ETB/AS19429), using existing public probes i… --- ## [New account credit transfer](https://forum.ripe.net/t/new-account-credit-transfer/1791)
**Author:** [@OC123](https://forum.ripe.net/u/OC123)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2026 09:19 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/new-account-credit-transfer/1791 "2026-08-18T09:19:39Z")
Hi, I’ve just set up a new account to make a couple of one off measurements. Wondering if someone could kindly transfer a small number of credits to get going? Email is otto.castle1@gmail.com Much appreciated --- ## [RIPE Atlas UI updates for 2026-08-10](https://forum.ripe.net/t/ripe-atlas-ui-updates-for-2026-08-10/1785)
**Author:** [@ssuess](https://forum.ripe.net/u/ssuess)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 11:41 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/ripe-atlas-ui-updates-for-2026-08-10/1785 "2026-08-10T11:41:33Z")
Hi Atlas friends, We just pushed out an update to the UI that includes numerous improvements. Among them changes to the way we present anchors vs probes on various maps, troubleshooting steps for abandoned probes, and a… --- ## [Are you still using the RIPE NCC Forum?](https://forum.ripe.net/t/are-you-still-using-the-ripe-ncc-forum/1772)
**Author:** [@Joanna\_Huang](https://forum.ripe.net/u/Joanna_Huang)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2026 08:04 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/are-you-still-using-the-ripe-ncc-forum/1772 "2026-07-30T08:04:48Z")
With so many different places to share ideas online, we’re curious who’s still hanging out on the RIPE Forum? :eyes: What do you use it for, and what topics would you like to discuss here? --- ## [A Farewell to ARPs: IPv4 Service on IPv6-Only Networks](https://forum.ripe.net/t/a-farewell-to-arps-ipv4-service-on-ipv6-only-networks/1751)
**Author:** [@Joanna\_Huang](https://forum.ripe.net/u/Joanna_Huang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 July 2026 11:49 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/a-farewell-to-arps-ipv4-service-on-ipv6-only-networks/1751 "2026-07-13T11:49:00Z")
Could IPv4 operate over IPv6-only infrastructure without ARP​:red\_question\_mark: Following our recent article on how BoF sessions help new ideas gain consensus at the IETF, here is one proposal heading to IETF 126 in Vi… --- ## [Announcing ARIN space from within EMEA](https://forum.ripe.net/t/announcing-arin-space-from-within-emea/1657)
**Author:** [@speks](https://forum.ripe.net/u/speks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2026 09:56 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/announcing-arin-space-from-within-emea/1657 "2026-05-15T09:56:43Z")
Hi Folks, Wonder if anyone can help me here I have ARIN address space - I would like to re-use/announce out of MS regions in EMEA. Will this pose any issues that you know of ? Can I just go ahead and do this ? Please… --- ## [Looking for advice on optimizing network performance for global content delivery](https://forum.ripe.net/t/looking-for-advice-on-optimizing-network-performance-for-global-content-delivery/1645)
**Author:** [@cocguidehub](https://forum.ripe.net/u/cocguidehub)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2026 02:19 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/looking-for-advice-on-optimizing-network-performance-for-global-content-delivery/1645 "2026-04-29T02:19:24Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been trying to better understand how to optimize network performance for a content-based website that serves users from different regions. Most of the traffic is lightweight (guides and static content)… --- ## [Asn.txt file updates](https://forum.ripe.net/t/asn-txt-file-updates/1588)
**Author:** [@Byron\_Williams](https://forum.ripe.net/u/Byron_Williams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2026 23:05 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/asn-txt-file-updates/1588 "2026-04-25T23:05:57Z")
Hi! How do you get your ASN to appear in the https://ftp.ripe.net/ripe/asnames/asn.txt file? We registered ours a week ago but it’s yet to appear there. A few vendors look in this file to see if the AS is active, it is … --- ## [Software probe not connecting from OpenWrt router](https://forum.ripe.net/t/software-probe-not-connecting-from-openwrt-router/1642)
**Author:** [@jvdem](https://forum.ripe.net/u/jvdem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2026 16:32 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/software-probe-not-connecting-from-openwrt-router/1642 "2026-04-24T16:32:09Z")
Hello! I’ve just installed the software probe on my OpenWrt 24.10 router: opkg install ripe-atlas-common\_5120-r1\_aarch64\_cortex-a53.ipk opkg install ripe-atlas-probe\_5120-r1\_aarch64\_cortex-a53.ipk service ripe-atlas en… --- ## [Forbidden when download RIPE database](https://forum.ripe.net/t/forbidden-when-download-ripe-database/1590)
**Author:** [@alex\_malyutin](https://forum.ripe.net/u/alex_malyutin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2026 06:36 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/forbidden-when-download-ripe-database/1590 "2026-03-13T06:36:52Z")
When I tried download database, eventuall it fails with 403. Fails with different files on https://ftp.ripe.net/ripe/dbase/split. Last time seen on 21-01-2026 10:11:24.467 UTC on https://ftp.ripe.net/ripe/dbase/split/ri… --- ## [Requesting Some Atlas Credits](https://forum.ripe.net/t/requesting-some-atlas-credits/1591)
**Author:** [@pengyu\_yuan2](https://forum.ripe.net/u/pengyu_yuan2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [11 March 2026 17:43 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/requesting-some-atlas-credits/1591 "2026-03-11T17:43:41Z")
Hello, I am a computer science student conducting research on network mapping. I plan to use multiple probes for detection, but I lack sufficient credit to perform the measurements. If you could donate some credit to … --- ## [Persistent BGP Routing Inconsistency Causing Intermittent Reachability Issues for My Website](https://forum.ripe.net/t/persistent-bgp-routing-inconsistency-causing-intermittent-reachability-issues-for-my-website/1603)
**Author:** [@joeroot](https://forum.ripe.net/u/joeroot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2026 19:53 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/persistent-bgp-routing-inconsistency-causing-intermittent-reachability-issues-for-my-website/1603 "2026-02-26T19:53:51Z")
Hello RIPE Community, I am currently facing a persistent and highly concerning routing issue affecting my website, and I am hoping to get insight from members with expertise in BGP and inter-domain routing. The core pro… --- ## [RIPE Labs podcast episode on Italy's Piracy Shield](https://forum.ripe.net/t/ripe-labs-podcast-episode-on-italys-piracy-shield/1593)
**Author:** [@adavies](https://forum.ripe.net/u/adavies)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 January 2026 11:01 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/ripe-labs-podcast-episode-on-italys-piracy-shield/1593 "2026-01-29T11:01:23Z")
Here’s a taster from the latest episode of the RIPE Labs podcast :headphone: :studio\_microphone: :shield: This is Raffaele Sommese from the University of Twente talking about the Technical Impact of Rapid-Response Block… --- ## [Persistent DNS Propagation Delays and Routing Inconsistencies Affecting My Texas Roadhouse Menu Website](https://forum.ripe.net/t/persistent-dns-propagation-delays-and-routing-inconsistencies-affecting-my-texas-roadhouse-menu-website/1569)
**Author:** [@joeroot](https://forum.ripe.net/u/joeroot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [28 November 2025 09:12 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/persistent-dns-propagation-delays-and-routing-inconsistencies-affecting-my-texas-roadhouse-menu-website/1569 "2025-11-28T09:12:50Z")
I’m running into a strange and persistent networking issue with my Texas Roadhouse menu website, and I’m hoping someone here might help me understand what’s going on. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been noticing irregular… --- ## [Power cuts across the UK - could Ripe Atlas map these?](https://forum.ripe.net/t/power-cuts-across-the-uk-could-ripe-atlas-map-these/1548)
**Author:** [@Daksol](https://forum.ripe.net/u/Daksol)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2025 08:37 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/power-cuts-across-the-uk-could-ripe-atlas-map-these/1548 "2025-10-13T08:37:53Z")
For last couple of weeks there have been a bunch of power cuts across the UK - which are pretty rare for most of the UK for the last decade or two. At a guess, a lot of Ripe Atlas probes (and/or the broad band routers (&… --- ## [Best Practices for ISPs and ASNs to Optimise IP Geolocation and Enhance Customer Experience](https://forum.ripe.net/t/best-practices-for-isps-and-asns-to-optimise-ip-geolocation-and-enhance-customer-experience/1537)
**Author:** [@BigDataCloud](https://forum.ripe.net/u/BigDataCloud)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 01:50 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/best-practices-for-isps-and-asns-to-optimise-ip-geolocation-and-enhance-customer-experience/1537 "2025-09-18T01:50:29Z")
Dear ASN Operators, As the founder of BigDataCloud.com, a leading IP geolocation provider, I’m excited to share a comprehensive guide we’ve published specifically for ISP and ASN operators. This resource is designed to … --- ## [🌞 Get RIPE NCC Certified this Summer for Free!](https://forum.ripe.net/t/get-ripe-ncc-certified-this-summer-for-free/1510)
**Author:** [@Ani\_Oganesian](https://forum.ripe.net/u/Ani_Oganesian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 August 2025 12:33 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/get-ripe-ncc-certified-this-summer-for-free/1510 "2025-08-08T12:33:59Z")
Do you want to level‑up your networking skills, earn a RIPE NCC certification and maybe even snag some RIPE NCC goodies along the way? The RIPE NCC Academy is our virtual learning environment. This summer, we have a spe… --- ## [Share your thoughts, win a trip to RIPE 91!](https://forum.ripe.net/t/share-your-thoughts-win-a-trip-to-ripe-91/1505)
**Author:** [@KarlaLW](https://forum.ripe.net/u/KarlaLW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2025 13:31 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/share-your-thoughts-win-a-trip-to-ripe-91/1505 "2025-08-05T13:31:52Z")
Put your ideas into words and submit an article to RIPE Labs for a chance to win a trip to RIPE 91 this October in Bucharest, Romania. How to Enter Write an article on a topic related to the Internet, could be its curr… --- ## [Migration away from github?](https://forum.ripe.net/t/migration-away-from-github/1486)
**Author:** [@arnold](https://forum.ripe.net/u/arnold)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 July 2025 23:56 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/migration-away-from-github/1486 "2025-07-17T23:56:25Z")
I noticed that RIPE-NCC has no own git server. It only uses github at the moment which is an American company and does not have IPv6 (not to mention no DNSSEC and recently shady policy regarding AI training with private … --- ## [Final RIPE NCC Charging Scheme Task Force Report](https://forum.ripe.net/t/final-ripe-ncc-charging-scheme-task-force-report/1482)
**Author:** [@fergalc](https://forum.ripe.net/u/fergalc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2025 09:43 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/final-ripe-ncc-charging-scheme-task-force-report/1482 "2025-07-10T09:43:53Z")
For members interested in the fees they might pay in the future (and I know there are many of you), we took a big step this week towards developing a new charging model based on equity and fairness. The RIPE NCC Charging… --- ## [VLAN Tagging for RIPE Atlas Anchor VM on ESXi](https://forum.ripe.net/t/vlan-tagging-for-ripe-atlas-anchor-vm-on-esxi/1460)
**Author:** [@lookingyou](https://forum.ripe.net/u/lookingyou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2025 14:45 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/vlan-tagging-for-ripe-atlas-anchor-vm-on-esxi/1460 "2025-06-24T14:45:25Z")
Hello everyone, good morning! I’m currently trying to install the RIPE Atlas Anchor on a virtual machine, but I haven’t found the option to assign a VLAN to the network interface of the VM. Could please guide me on how … --- ## [Help with editing RIPE NCC's Wikipedia page](https://forum.ripe.net/t/help-with-editing-ripe-nccs-wikipedia-page/1390)
**Author:** [@Ulka](https://forum.ripe.net/u/Ulka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 June 2025 09:20 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/help-with-editing-ripe-nccs-wikipedia-page/1390 "2025-06-19T09:20:02Z")
Hello The RIPE NCC Wikipedia page is woefully out of date: Do we have people in the community who are regular Wikipedia editors? We would love to connect and get some help getting this page up to date. Thanks! --- ## [DNS or routing inconsistency affecting public utility sites in Pakistan?](https://forum.ripe.net/t/dns-or-routing-inconsistency-affecting-public-utility-sites-in-pakistan/1442)
**Author:** [@maria4487](https://forum.ripe.net/u/maria4487)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2025 17:15 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/dns-or-routing-inconsistency-affecting-public-utility-sites-in-pakistan/1442 "2025-05-29T17:15:45Z")
I’ve noticed recurring accessibility issues when trying to reach regional utility sites from certain networks—particularly platforms like fesco bill checker. While the site resolves and loads normally on mobile networks … --- ## [How Deep Should Networking Knowledge Go for Cybersecurity Roles?](https://forum.ripe.net/t/how-deep-should-networking-knowledge-go-for-cybersecurity-roles/1405)
**Author:** [@Bishop](https://forum.ripe.net/u/Bishop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2025 12:47 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/how-deep-should-networking-knowledge-go-for-cybersecurity-roles/1405 "2025-04-21T12:47:13Z")
Hi all, I’ve been diving into the world of cybersecurity lately, and I keep noticing how important networking knowledge is, especially when it comes to real-world applications. I have a solid understanding of basic prot… --- ## [Request for RIPE Atlas Credits for Measurement Testing from Chile](https://forum.ripe.net/t/request-for-ripe-atlas-credits-for-measurement-testing-from-chile/1404)
**Author:** [@LuisDavid92](https://forum.ripe.net/u/LuisDavid92)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2025 20:45 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/request-for-ripe-atlas-credits-for-measurement-testing-from-chile/1404 "2025-04-14T20:45:11Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently conducting latency and connectivity measurements towards a web service hosted outside of Chile, as some of our users there are experiencing slowness. To better understand the routing and resp… --- ## [Why Effective Digital Governance Begins with Understanding the Internet Itself](https://forum.ripe.net/t/why-effective-digital-governance-begins-with-understanding-the-internet-itself/1401)
**Author:** [@HMI\_IMH](https://forum.ripe.net/u/HMI_IMH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 April 2025 12:51 UTC](https://forum.ripe.net/t/why-effective-digital-governance-begins-with-understanding-the-internet-itself/1401 "2025-04-14T12:51:39Z")
Dear all, I’ve put together a RIPE Labs article on why effective digital governance must begin with a clear understanding of how the Internet actually works. Technical coordination keeps the Internet running, Internet … [Next page](https://forum.ripe.net/c/uncategorised/1.md?page=1)