I do not support this proposal, on the basis that it seems its intent is to extend the scope of the APNIC whois database well beyond its traditional scope. I believe the purpose of the APNIC database is to assert the authorisation of an assignee to use specified IP addresses, for purposes such as route validations or route dispute resolutions. The database only relates to the network layer identifiers that APNIC is chartered to administrate (i.e. IP addresses and AS numbers). APNIC does not administrate or register the use of transport-layer identifiers (TCP or UDP ports); APNIC does not have the charter to state that certain TCP/UDP ports have been duly assigned and provide any authority for their use. Also, standard Internet routing does not function on the basis of TCP/UDP ports. I therefore feel that any recording of any TCP/UDP port assignments would be outside of the scope of APNIC's business. Regards, David Woodgate On 1/03/2015 11:30 PM, Ajay Kumar
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