On 14-8-2014 14:46, Lee Dilkie wrote: > > On 8/14/2014 08:08, Willem Jan Withagen wrote: >> I've found the notation ipnr:something rather frustrating when using >> ipv6 addresses. Sort of like typing a ipv6 address in a browser, the >> last :xx is always interpreted as portnumber, UNLESS you wrap it in []'s. >> compare >> 2001:4cb8:3:1::1 >> 2001:4cb8:3:1::1:80 >> [2001:4cb8:3:1::1]:80 >> The first and the last are the same host but a different port, the >> middle one is just a different host. >> >> Could/should we do the same in ipfw? > > the first and second forms are valid, but as ipv6 addresses *with no port*, > > The third is an ipv6 address with a port. > > If the intent of the second form is an address and port, it will not be > parsed that way by standard parsers and violates the ivp6 addressing rfc's.
I agree, but ipfw does not understand [2001:4cb8:3:1::1] last time I tried. So I think you rephrased what I meant to say. Thanx, --WjW _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-net To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[email protected]"
