Where are static bogon filters appropriate? was: 96.2.0.0/16 Bogons

Thu Mar 1 22:06:32 UTC 2007

On Thu, 1 Mar 2007, Chris L. Morrow wrote:

> The challenge for folks on the far side of this problem
> (69box.atlantech.net for instance or midco) is finding a way to get this
> adjusted.

69box.atlantic.net

> So... again, are bogon filters 'in the core' useful? (call 'core' some
> network not yours) The cisco auto-secure feature sure showed some fun
> effects for this too, eh?

If by core you mean the "tier 1's" where in theory there are people with 
enable keeping up with the community mailing lists, then sure, bogon 
filters there sure beat bogon filters at every enterprise where they 'set 
it and forget it.'

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