Ames is the name of the Urbit network and the vane that communicates over it. It's an encrypted peer-to-peer network composed of instances of the Arvo operating system. Each point (galaxy, star, planet, moon, or comet) communicates over the network utilizing the Ames protocol.
Further Reading
- The Ames reference: An in-depth technical guide to the Ames vane and protocol.
- A Guide to Factory Reset↗: Instructions on performing factory resets.
- Ship Troubleshooting↗: General instructions on getting your ship to work, which includes network connectivity issues.