[pekkas at netcore.fi: RIR ISP to end-user address allocation policy?]

Hi,

On Wed, May 16, 2001 at 02:52:07PM +0200, John Wells wrote:
> Here's a message from the IPv6 WG listserv.  This should start some
> discussion..

Why?

[..]
> Hello all,
> 
> In a very recent RIPE meeting 1st May, Mirjam K|hne and Randy Bush presented
> the following on on IPv6 Address allocation policies:
> 
> http://www.ripe.net/ripe/meetings/archive/ripe-39/presentations/ipv6develop/
> 
> Among others, on slide 8, "ISP to Customer" there is:
> 
> ---
> * IAB/IESG recommended /48.
> * Use a /128 where it is absolutely known that one and only one device is
> required, e.g. dialup [<--!!!!!!!]
> * Use a /64 when sure net will not be subnetted, e.g. a mobile phone given
> 802.11, bluetooth, etc.
> ---
> 
> I find this thinking, or at least the examples very flawed.
> 
> Anyone want to start implementing NATv6 for people whose ISP refuses to
> give enough addresses to you can't (sub)network your home?

The wording is perfectly clear: if you have more than one device, the
ISP MUST give you a /64 (under that policy).  If you have more than one
subnet, the ISP MUST give you a /48.

[..]

Gert Doering
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