“IP 192.168.0.2 for Beginners: Demystifying the Mysterious Address in the Rigged 2022 Presidential Elections”
In my previous column titled “Comelec and the mysterious IP 192.168.0.2” (8/4/2023), I delved into the ongoing investigation surrounding the alleged rigging of the 2022 presidential elections. A group of determined individuals has sought legal recourse by filing a writ of mandamus petition before the Supreme Court, demanding an explanation from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding the use of a private IP address (192.168.0.2) instead of a public IP address during the transmission of over 20 million votes from the vote counting machines (VCMs) to the central servers.
Recently, an information technology (IT) expert took it upon himself to shed some light on this matter through his Facebook page, “Good News Updates.” In a Taglish (Tagalog-English) manner, he breaks down the complexities of the issue in a way that even a sixth-grader can comprehend. Let’s call him Techie, an IT professional responsible for managing computer-related operations in a multinational corporation.
Techie addresses a question posed by retired Brig. Gen. Eliseo Rio Jr., the petitioner of the mandamus, regarding how 20,300 election returns (ERs) were sent to the Comelec servers using only one private IP address. Did this involve an illegal device within the local area network? Techie proceeds to explain the process using a few slides, presenting the allegations made by Rio.
According to Techie, the VCMs, numbering around 100,000 nationwide, were supposed to send the ERs to the main central server and the transparency server, following the proper canvassing process. However, Comelec deviated from this protocol by utilizing a single private IP address (192.168.0.2) from a private network during the initial hour of transmission. This information can be verified through the transmission logs provided by Comelec.
To differentiate between a public IP address and a private IP address, Techie clarifies that the latter is used for internal network communication and does not extend beyond a building’s boundaries. On the other hand, a public IP address enables communication outside the network but requires the involvement of a telecommunications service provider, such as Globe, Smart, or Dito.
Techie becomes suspicious when he notices the speedy transmission that bypassed the telco providers. During the crucial moments of transmission between 7 and 8 p.m., Globe, Smart, and Dito had minimal activity to show. This indicates that the private IP address, 192.168.0.2, acted as the so-called “smoking gun” in this case. Comelec Chair George Garcia inadvertently admitted to using this IP address, yet failed to offer an explanation for its usage or intent.
Adding to the intrigue, Techie highlights the incredibly short time span between transmissions and the absence of records from the telco providers. Even before most polling precincts had finished closing at 7 p.m., numerous transmissions were already underway using a private device with the mysterious IP address 192.168.0.2. The initial wave of transmission logs overwhelmingly featured this particular private IP address.
Incredibly, by 8:02 p.m., Comelec’s transparency server had recorded over 20 million votes. The question arises: where did these votes come from? Techie suggests that they originated from an illegal device, which was only revealed a year later. Whoever orchestrated this manipulation knew in advance who the winning candidate would be.
It is my hope that the Supreme Court, as the divine arbiters of justice, will intervene in this perplexing mystery. You can watch Techie’s concise 13-minute video, where he elucidates the intricate details further, using this link: https://tinyurl.com/mwbkh9jy
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