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IPv6 and IPv4 mixed mode nodes inevitable
I am starting to look at Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) for selected live systems. While I do not have a particular need or requirement for using the updated version of the lifeblood of my network, I want to start formulating plans and scenarios so that there are no surprises...
Tags: IPv4, IPv6, IP, Internet, Networking, Telecommunications, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2008-05-26
Are you ready for the next version of IP?
Experts have been talking about IP addresses for several years now, because the current version of IP limits the number of such addresses to a theoretical maximum of 4.7 billion. Though the number of Internet connected devices is much higher than that already, we have not run out of...
Tags: IPv6, IP, Networking, Telecommunications, Andy Moon
Blog posts 2008-04-17
What is IPV6?
I would like to know what is IPV6 and how can i configure router in ipv6. I would like to know about the stateless host auto configuration in IPV6.
Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NETWORKING, cecil@..., IPv6
Discussion threads 2007-09-18
IPV6 Configuration on AIX
We configured the IPV6 in AIX, but itz not getting the Router Prefix,(ex:3ffe:80c0:22c:101).it is configuring locally,(fe80::214:53ff:)we tried with "autoconf6", autoconf6 -A.is this configuration is correct..?how i have to configure.....?Thanks,
Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NETWORKING, sabdul.khaliq@..., IPv6, IBM AIX
Discussion threads 2007-06-28
Do you have IPv6 enabled?
I'm new to this matters, but I wish to know why IPv6 makes my TCP slow. I've disable it and also in my Firefox and I can tell the difference! Why?
Tags: NETWORKING, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, lnxfan, IPv6
Discussion threads 2007-06-23
IPv6 configuration on linux
ifconfig eth0eth0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:13:D3:3F:7F:37 inet addr:172.16.170.117 Bcast:172.16.170.255 Mask:255.255.255.0 inet6 addr: fe80::213:d3ff:fe3f:7f37/64 Scope:Link ifconfig down> ifconfig upis executed.>ifconfig eth0...
Tags: Linux, jasharma@..., IPv6
Discussion threads 2007-06-21
The truth about the IPv6 transition
Spot on, George!I enjoyed your article and the inefficiencies of allocation were shown well with the phone analogy.IPv6 migration will be huge, and all the dual-stack or tunneled transition plans will be far from trivial. Many vendors are already trying to hire people with IPv6 experience for the coming 2008...
Tags: NETWORKING, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, chris.schock@..., IPv6, Network Address Translation
Discussion threads 2007-06-08
IPv6 early adopters cautioned
Practical implementations of IPv6I was commissioned to write a report on practical implementations of IPv6. It is in dutch, but an english abstract will be available soon.If you send any mail to ipv6@getresponse.com (you will need to opt-in), I will send you the english abstract now, as well as the...
Tags: TELECOMMUNICATIONS, pveijk@..., IPv6
Discussion threads 2007-05-17
IPv6 early adopters cautioned
Early adopters of IPv6 have been warned that an oversight in the IPv6 specifications could leave networks vulnerable to DDoS attacks. The issue is caused by Type 0 Routing Headers. These headers allow the source of a data packet to specify addresses via which that packet should be routed.Type 0...
Tags: Security, Networking, Ipv6, Infrastructure, General
Blog posts 2007-05-15
Windows Vista and Network Routers
I recently upgraded my CPU to one that has Windows Vista (what a headache!). The first problem I encountered was being able to see my company's network but none of the other computer on the network being able to see my computer. I figured out that the Windows Vista...
Tags: NETWORKING, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), ameliaschair@..., computer, network, IPv6, router, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-04-29
Weird IP Address and Can't Get to Internet
I have a desktop and laptop; the laptop is connected by wireless PCI card to my router. Desktop is connected by cable and works fine and gets internet web pages.Laptop indicates it's "connected to the internet" and I can access files on my desktop from my laptop; but, I...
Tags: NETWORKING, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Modems, Domain names, Internet, williams@..., IPv6, laptop computer, DNS, desktop, IP address, IP
Discussion threads 2007-04-23
OpenBSD remote vulnerability
OpenBSD have recently had to change their motto ‘Only one remote exploit in 10 years’ to ‘Only two remote holes in the default install, in more than 10 years’ following the disclosure of a remotely exploitable vulnerability in the systems IPv6 data handling. The issue was discovered by security consulting...
Tags: General, Security, Openbsd, Open Source
Blog posts 2007-03-16
Why does IPv6 prevent me accessing a WIN2K server?
I run a small network. I am student at university and I need to ensure I back up everyday, which I do. Just recently I found that I could not back up due to not having access to the server.I run a win xp home machine with a win2k server....
Tags: server, msgaskell@..., IPv6, windows, networking, tcp/ip, Shaun.G, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Discussion threads 2007-02-07
The truth about the IPv6 transition
Just about everyone in the IT business has heard the promises of IPv6. Why continue leasing Class A blocks to individual companies when most companies have to beg for a Class C block of 256 IP addresses?Many have read that IPv6 will solve everything from spam to ...
Tags: Desktop, Infrastructure, IP, IPv6, Network Address Translation, Networking, telephone
Blog posts 2006-11-13
Bad Standards
I spent most of this weekend feeling sick and up to my eyeballs in XHTML and CSS. Maybe it was a back-and-forth discussion with Apotheon that did it, but I committed myself to making a fully XHTML 1.0 Strict compliant Web site I am finally rebuilding my personal Web site....
Tags: CSS, HTTP, IPv4, RSS, standards, Uncategorized, XHTML
Blog posts 2006-11-06
Robert Cringely shows blatant ignorance of networking
Normally I dont get too worked up when someone makes a complete fool out of himself on networking issues but when a well known pundit like Robert Cringely of PBS writes an article thats filled with errors from beginning to finish about IPv6, I have to call it like I...
Tags: Desktop, Infrastructure, IPv4, IPv6, Linux, Mobile/Wireless, Networking, Robert, Security, Vista
Blog posts 2006-11-06
Robert Cringely shows blatant ignorance of networking
Sock it to the man!PoW!Tip of the iceburg...Thank you George!This exasperating example of technology mis-information is only the tip of the iceburg in the legislation area. There really needs to be a focus group assigned to be responsible fo
Tags: IPv6, it management, Microsoft Windows XP, networking, Stephens, TheTechMail
Discussion threads 2006-11-06
10 things you should know about Vista's Windows Meeting Space
This article is also available as a PDF download.Windows Meeting Space is a newapplication built into Windows Vista that makes it easy for up to 10 collaboratorsto share their desktops, applications, files, and presentations, and to passprivate notes to one another over the network. Here are some highlights of WMSfeatures...
Tags: Deb Shinder, desktop, IPv6, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Meeting, Windows Meeting Space
Technical articles 2006-10-19
DNS fear mongering and Windows Vista
Some people...As you point out, *any* IPv6 OS will be doing a double query, if it is running IPv6. I have yet to encounter IPv6, although it is the basis for a funny story of mine.If it were not for NAT becoming common simulataneously with the PC and Internet boom,...
Tags: DNS, george ou, IPSec, IPv4, IPv6, Justin James, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, off-topic
Discussion threads 2006-09-06
DNS fear mongering and Windows Vista
Joris Evers has this alarming piece today "Will Vista stall net traffic?" Just to clarify, the story was talking about the potential of Windows Vista to double DNS traffic and possibly overload existing DNS servers. Paul Mockapetris raised an alarm on a possible DNS meltdown last month but is...
Tags: DNS, Infrastructure, IPv6, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Networking, Paul Mockapetris
Blog posts 2006-09-06


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