• Current Internet address assignments are based on a hierarchical structure.
• The existing Internet registries are not set up to deal with networks where every part of the network is owned and operated by end users.
• A large scale ad-hoc wireless network is a different physical medium to the classic Internet
• Existing Internet "trust" is achieved out of band, there is no per address authentication.
• Significant fees are required to obtain IP address ranges.

• Providing IP addresses for wireless devices free of charge.
• Providing certificates for each address to ensure full authentication
• Managing a centralised abuse handling and blocking structure
• Ensuring that network policies are upheld

Network Policies and further information

Frequently asked questions