IPv6

Do IDNet currently support, or have a timetable for supporting, IPv6?

Not on IDnet, but i am using the entanet network, where some people have been using IPv6, the problem here is that it is not worth bothering with at the moment as any Router/modem that supports IPv6 are very expensive and they are few in numbers.

I never understood why Entanet started bothering with it. I know that ISPs will have to start using it internally, in fact I think it is already being used, but no advantage for Joe public at the moment.

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any Router/modem that supports IPv6 are very expensive and they are few in numbers.

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Yes I know

But I think I may need a new router soon, and if IDNet don't support IPv6 yet then I'll get a cheapie, if they do I'll think about a Cisco...

Hi Bill

We have started to deploy IPv6 through our core network but rolling it out to our subscriber base is probably a while away yet.

Cheers
Simon

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a while away

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Thanks Simon. I'm not asking for any specific date, but are we talking months or years? If it's months, I'll continue to eye up a Cisco

What the hell is IPv6 is for ? Is it worth to buy a new router that support IPv6 ?

IPv6, Wiki

Is it worth it... probably not if you only expect a new router to last for a couple of years or less, probably yes if you want it long-term.

I'm fairly sure I'm going to need a new router soon, and I'm fed up replacing it every year or so

I should think within a year. As the IPv4 supply looks like being exhausted in 2-4 years it will certainly happen before then
S

Cheers Simon, time to go and study the Cisco website, then see what's going on eBay

(I like Cisco kit, don't like their prices )

Does my Netgear DG834N Rangemax router support IPv6 ?