On 6/24/11 4:11 PM, James Knott wrote:
Felix Miata wrote:
Gee. Number bigger than I can write, much less remember. Exactly how does that make the job of a LAN admin who knows how it works now easier or more reliable?
One thing it can do is tie IP addresses to the MAC address. One method of creating an IPv6 address is to take the 48 bit MAC address, insert FFFE into the middle of it and then add the 64 bit subnet address to make the 128 bit address. This eliminates the need for DHCP, though it can still be used if desired. Of course, it also eliminates the need for NAT, which is a hack to get around the address shortage and creates other problems in the process. As mentioned, every device now has a public address, so the internet can work as intended and also support all the VoIP phones, including wireless, that need a public address to work properly. IPv6 also has security built in, with IPSec, unlike IPv4 where it's been tacked on. Then there's mobile IP and so much more...
Every device on a public IP address? Better keep your toaster and fridge patched! Jim F -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org