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mcnet

join:2005-12-19
Cary, IL

Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

CPE/cable modem should pass thru IPv6 traffic just fine, it's the router/firewall that needs dual stack support during this transition period. hope to be able to switch to native dual-stack mode soon.

linksys/netgear/dlink/2wire (consumer) routers don't do IPv6 with normal code that i'm aware of. but newer corporate cisco routers and firewalls support dual-stack mode, as well as some of the open source openwrt type projects.

whfsdude
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Re: Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

said by mcnet:

linksys/netgear/dlink/2wire (consumer) routers don't do IPv6 with normal code that i'm aware of. but newer corporate cisco routers and firewalls support dual-stack mode, as well as some of the open source openwrt type projects.
Most of the new linksys routers actually act establish a 6to4 tunnel and pass it through for v6 connectivity.

If they see native v6, they'll pass it.

That said, since there is no NAT in v6, someone needs to release a v4 router that has a SPI firewall/ACL that supports v6. But it can be done easily and it's not a technical issue. I'm sure we'll see some stuff pretty soon.
iansltx

join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
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Unless you're using a low-end router with only 2 MB of flash, DD-WRT supports IPv6.

PapaMidnight

join:2009-01-13
Baltimore, MD

Re: Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

said by iansltx:

Unless you're using a low-end router with only 2 MB of flash, DD-WRT supports IPv6.
Considering that makes up the majority of DD-WRT's support scale, that point is moot.
iansltx

join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
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Re: Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

Not really. The WRT54GL and other such routers are quite popular on places like Newegg. The 54GL is the most reviewed router there.

PapaMidnight

join:2009-01-13
Baltimore, MD

Re: Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

said by iansltx:

Not really. The WRT54GL and other such routers are quite popular on places like Newegg. The 54GL is the most reviewed router there.
I would encourage you to attempt to find a WRT54GL in a brick and mortar where most consumers purchase their routers. I've looked. They aren't there.
iansltx

join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
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Re: Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

WRT160Ns are out there though. They can do DD-WRT.

Then again, IPv6 is at this point something that's enthusiast-class anyhow.

PapaMidnight

join:2009-01-13
Baltimore, MD

Re: Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

said by iansltx:

WRT160Ns are out there though. They can do DD-WRT.

Then again, IPv6 is at this point something that's enthusiast-class anyhow.
This is true, though I have seen some universities beginning to implement it.
iansltx

join:2007-02-19
Golden, CO
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Re: Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6

Not sure about my school...we might be IPv6 now, but we've got a class B or close to it, so no hurry.

Since everything's firewalled I personally think the school could survive on a /20, but what do I know...

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