On Thu, 8 Nov 2012, Teco Boot wrote:
I hope I misunderstand. If current CPE router and WiFi AP cannot be upgraded to what we are talking about, we are on a dead end.
I have zero illusion that any devices that have been purchased with minimum requirements for IPv4 only, giving the deal to whoever cuts the cost that last 10 cents, is going to be upgraded to do ANYTHING more than what was initially specified.
I am however fairly confident that any CPE that was purchased in a way that assured that future functionality could be brought in, or is a premium product, will be able to support OSPF as well.
Do you believe that we could even get DHCPv6-PD into such devices. I have been in contact with CPE manufacturers who make products that are actually mid-range, who say they do not have flash and memory to do what I feel is very basic IPv6 functionality.
I think we should aim higher do what's best in the long run, and then CPE manufacturers will adapt. Yes, these new CPEs might be USD5-10 more than current generation, initially, but as these requirements spread and more people/ISPs buy, it'll be the new lowest standard and cost will drop.
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