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From: "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Routers and Subnets
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:05:08 +0200
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On 2026-09-16 02:04, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> On 15/09/2026 19:49, Charlie Gibbs wrote:
>>>     Or IN THEIR BEST COMMERCIAL INTERESTS ...
>> Bingo.
> 
> Indeed. When the internet started, setting it all up took a fair degree 
> of skill. The major ISPS wanted a plug'n'play style solution: limiting 
> the options and supplying preconfigured routers ensured that...
> 
> MY router allows 255.255.254.0/23 as a selectable option
> 
> But it cost about $350

My router allows any mask (I use 255.255.0.0) and in theory any address.

It costs me ZERO.




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Cheers,
        Carlos E.R.
        ES🇪🇸, EU🇪🇺.