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Want ipv6

It was stated in another thread here some time ago that Verizon would make an announcement in early 2012 regarding native ipv6 availability. I'm tired of using a tunnel for my ipv6 connectivity. Does anybody have any further updates?

I'd love to give their ipv6 service a full testing. I'm curious what address distribution scheme they will use, if they try to hack in some sort of NAT (instead of just using stateful firewalling), how they will handle rouge RA's (if they use something non-DHCP), etc. It would also be interesting to see who VZ chooses to peer with for ipv6 transit.

It just has to be made available for testing.

...Todd

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smith6612

I've been hoping for IPv6 on my end as well. Unfortunately just like you I haven't been able to get native connectivity and have to tunnel everything through an IPv6-connected server I have. The company I work for is putting their entire Global Network through an IPv6 test, including their public facing services on IPv6 day this year so I'd love to try that out without a tunnel, but nope 😞 . I'm directly involved in this transition having to configure the monsterous networking gear to work properly without making a mess of everything. Turning it on this summer is going to be awesome though.

I haven't heard of anything though. FiOS is certainly IPv6 capable, DSL? Maybe some work is needed for it. The routers will need firmware upgrades of course. I'm all set here, running an ActionTec MI424WR Rev. D with DD-WRT already completely configured for IPv6 when they turn it up.

zerojj

+1 want ipv6

most of the internet is turning it on next week.

come on VZ, get the lead out...

tns

Agree.

Its strange, considering their early support and work on IPV6, that they are not saying anything. Even a statement saying say, "we will begin rolling out to our residential customers in ... (2013, 2014 ...)", would be helpful. Hopefully they will actually start sooner.

shipehawk

I also want IPV6 and can't find any answers. I phoned tech support and was placed on hold for 58 minutes and then disconnected. I see that I have a IPV6 address however I can't use it. Do I need a new router and is Verizon going to provide one? Why can't I get any answers? I can't even get into live chat to ask these questions!! What gives?

derekivey

Has anyone heard any more information about Verizon's IPv6 plans? I'm jealous that my friends on Comcast already have native IPv6 .

Hubrisnxs

security is a pita for IPv6 ....there are drawbacks to IPv6 as well as benefits

here is a good summary

prisaz

@Hubrisnxs wrote:
security is a pita for IPv6 ....there are drawbacks to IPv6 as well as benefits

here is a good summary

Thanks for the good information.

This is what bothers me. When will Verizon start sharing the IPv4 with NAT on their end. I am, and have been PPPoE with a Private Class A subnet for a default gateway. So it would not be hard for them to add just a few more extra hops before the internet. They do it now with their routers and public IPv4 addresses. AOL in the early 90s? How many licks does it take to get to the real internet?

http://arstechnica.com/business/2010/09/there-is-no-plan-b-why-the-ipv4-to-ipv6-transition-will-be-ugly/4/

derekivey

We're now in the middle of the 3rd quarter. Why hasn't Verizon said anymore about their IPv6 plans? 😞

derekivey

Q4 and still no mention of IPv6 on FiOS? .

Hubrisnxs

they are getting ready, Some people have noticed that their routers have already gotten a firmware push for ipv6 in some area's.

IPv6 Support in Rev G

That is a business class FiOS router, so maybe business will get it first?

dslr595148

@Hubrisnxs wrote:
they are getting ready, Some people have noticed that their routers have already gotten a firmware push for ipv6 in some area's.
IPv6 Support in Rev G
That is a business class FiOS router, so maybe business will get it first?

So..

#1 They are starting with DHCP (dynamic) Addresses but for Business(es) ?

#2 Why Businesses first ?

#3 Why customers with DHCP (dynamic) ?

Thanks.

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