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Freeze on Server Applications
Due to large network maintenance at the moment, AustNet wishes to advise all potential server administrators and contributors that all new and pending server applications have been placed on hold.

Once network administrative activity quietens down, we will begin processing applications again.

If you are interested in linking a server to AustNet; please check this website regularly for updates on the situation.
December 1st 2:32pm, Submitted by Kieran
New Jersey Institute of Technology Permlinked
Once again this month, AustNet has expanded connectivity with the permlink status of njit.nj.us.austnet.org announced yesterday.
The New Jersey Institute of Technology server (Admin by Hawkon) has been undergoing a trial/test period for the last few months.

US clients located near New Jersey are encouraged to try this server by typing /server njit.austnet.org in the Status window of your IRC client.
October 26th 4:06pm, Submitted by Kieran
New European Client Server
AustNet continues to improve global connectivity with the recent arrival of the new European server, paagrio.at.eu.austnet.org.

Paagrio, which is located in Austria, Europe has been undergoing a trial/test period for quite some time now, and was awarded a permlink status earlier this month.

European AustNet users are encouraged to try this server for a faster, more local connection to AustNet by typing /server paagrio.austnet.org in the Status window of your IRC client.
October 20th 10:10am, Submitted by Kieran
AustNet improves global connectivity
AU client server comcen.nsw.au.* is now open to global traffic once again, to improve and make connecting to AustNet easier.
We would also like to announce and welcome new testlink server njit.nj.us.austnet.org (New Jersey Institute of Technology).
July 19th 9:51pm, Submitted by cam
New testlinked server and return of bohica.*
AUSTnet is pleased to announce the return of servers from upgrade status (bohica.tx.us.austnet.org) and to announce the testlink of frankfurt.de.eu.austnet.org (82.96.75.58). These additions allow additional options for connecting clients and solve existing server problems. To connect to the testlinked server use /server 82.96.75.58 .
June 23rd 1:54pm, Submitted by Kwahraw
Server outages
We apologise to all clients currently experiencing difficulties connecting. A couple of our main client servers are currently being upgraded and should be back up ASAP. AustNet is also currently reviewing new ways of improving our service, and we look forward to implementing these ideas in the near future as well as expanding our network internationally to ensure easy connection to all 'corners' of the globe.
May 31st 10:43pm, Submitted by cam
New server testlinked in US (raving.*)
Today the testlink of raving.ca.us.austnet.org began. This new server is located in San Diego, California USA. To try this server, simply connect by typing /server 216.55.137.16 - This server is only recommended to international clients (not in Australia).
May 8th 6:30pm, Submitted by cam
Connectivity problems
As you may know, AustNet has been experiencing some difficulty in connection from international traffic such as from the US, and parts of Europe. This is due to a couple of our servers being down.
The situation seems to be stable now and all traffic should be able to connect to AustNet.
Australian clients, these are the recommended servers:
/server au.austnet.org
/server irc.pacific.net.au
/server irc.netspace.net.au
/server irc.netspace.net.au
/server comcen.austnet.org

US/Areas not covered:
/server us.austnet.org
/server bohica.austnet.org
/server irc.austnet.org

Singapore/Asian clients:
/server sg.austnet.org
/server pacific.sg.austnet.org

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by our server outages.
May 4th 8:45pm, Submitted by cam
Server Connectivity Problems
Over the past 24-36 hours, AustNet has been experiencing technical problems which have meant some servers are not available, and users cannot connect to others on the normal addresses. AustNet suggests that users attempt to connect using the following addresses:
irc.netspace.com.au 6668
irc.pacific.net.au 6668
irc.iinet.net.au (WAIX clients only)
These technical problems should be resolved over the next 24 hours. Thank you for your patience in the meantime.
April 24th 8:50pm, Submitted by Hippychick
Swiftdsl.* testlink terminated
Swiftdsl.* (Swiftel) has officially delinked from AustNet. It's testlink was terminated tonight (10 Sept 03). We thank Swiftel and its administrator for their time and resources.
September 10th 7:31pm, Submitted by cam
Spin.* adds new staff member
One of our Australian client servers has added its first additional staff member since linking to the network nearly a year ago. We would like to congratulate and welcome robbie as a local operator on the server.
June 27th 3:20pm, Submitted by cam
Deathstar* delinked
New server Deathstar* has unfortunately delinked from the network shortly after permanent linking.
April 23rd 12:41pm, Submitted by cam
Two new servers for AustNet
Kas.* vote for permlink to Austnet was concluded last night. We would like to congratulate and welcome the admin hell_ to AustNet. Vote results can be viewed HERE. USA server Deathstar.*'s permlink vote also closed last night, resulting in a permanent position for the server on AustNet. Congratulations to chatbox the admin. Vote results may be seen HERE.
April 17th 12:40pm, Submitted by Cam
Another network peak
Tonight AustNet reached another milestone, with 13988 concurrent clients. Thanks to all the users who have made AustNet their online home.
April 7th 12:39pm, Submitted by ed
New Network Peak
Last night, AustNet peaked again - reaching 13919 concurrent connections. This is about the 4th time that AustNet has reached a new peak in recent history and demonstrates that our userbase and the network are growing healthily. Congrats guys and gals!
April 1st 12:39pm, Submitted by Karl
Kas.* Testlink extended
Routing has extended the kas.* server's testlink for an extra 30 days due to administration reasons. The server's vote and DNS entrys will be remain suspended until if/when the server is permlinked.
March 31st 12:38pm, Submitted by cam
Change of name for digital.* server
In line with Digital's sponsors company restructuring, the server is now hosted by Infinite Networks. For this reason, the server has now changed names to infinite* and can be connected to on infinite.tx.us.austnet.org.
March 25th 12:38pm, Submitted by Hippychick
Deathstar.* Testlink
AustNet continues to expand its network with another server - deathstar.or.us.austnet.org. This server is located in Portland, Oregon, USA. We welcome and wish goodluck to the administrator, chatbox. Through the testlink period, you may connect to this server via chat.anekabaru.com.
March 15th 12:37pm, Submitted by cam
New Network Peak
Once again, on March 11th the ever growing network hit a new peak last night 13594 concurrent users! Thank you to our loyal users that choose the AustNet IRC Network to irc.
March 10th 12:37pm, Submitted by smythe
New Network Peak (again!)
Austnet today again reached a new peak at 13476 concurrent users. Some of the growth can be attributed to an influx of ex-Dalnet users, who have come temporarily to AustNet, found it great, and made it their permanent home.
March 3rd 12:36pm, Submitted by Hippychick