Thanks.

Its more of a generic question really - does for example it mean that if Zen move to IPv6, then everyone with a router that can't handle IPv6, will have to buy a new one?

Same question I guess for any ISP, or is there any 'workaround' at the ISP end which somehow avoids the need for the consumer to upgrade ?

I'm not fussed as my needs are now pretty simple and a router would only be a few quid, but more of a general interest question really.

...then everyone with a router that can't handle IPv6, will have to buy a new one?

IPv6 would be run using dual(IPv4/IPv6) networking stacks, so you would not have to upgrade your equipment unless you actually wanted native IPv6 (AFAIK).

In reply to a post by Spud2003:

...then everyone with a router that can't handle IPv6, will have to buy a new one?

IPv6 would be run using dual(IPv4/IPv6) networking stacks, so you would not have to upgrade your equipment unless you actually wanted native IPv6 (AFAIK).

That's the answer I'm looking for if it's correct.

Hi aquilla,

There is a programme of work underway to manage and support IPv6, although there are no timescales for when this will be completed at present. The official company statement for IPv6 is:

"Zen Internet has analysed the impact that global IPv4 address depletion will have on our network, products and services. We have robust plans to ensure this significant phase in the evolution of the Internet will not cause issues for our customers. Projects are already underway to add support for IPv6 to our services, in addition to IPv4. Work to provide the best possible customer support, service and advice forms a key part of Zen�s overall IPv6 programme"

HTH

I have an inkiling that we will be doing a dual stack. But at the moment I have no concrete info.

I am pushing for more info and of course we will be releasing it here when I have it.

Thanks Leo.

Well, we're on borrowed time now:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12367484

I'm planning on getting a IPv6 capable doofa when I switch to FTTC. But it would be nice to have IPv6 support from day one (so I can' send it back when it fails to pass through addresses).

See that the Newsletter has a link to an FAQ but no timescales or info on routers. I'm still confused about if I will have to upgrade my ST546 to a different model or if it will still work. My exchange still has no date for 24 meg upgrade so could be waiting a heck of a long time for FTTC which would necessitate a router upgrade.

Hi Bangor,

Our rollout of IPv6 will not remove IPv4 functionality, so your old router will continue to work as it does now. In terms of using native IPv6 with your existing router (our preferred method of rolling out v6 is dual stack), this will be dependant on Technicolor (speedtouch) releasing v6 capable firmware for it.

As has been said already there is currently a programme of work underway to develop our products to include Ipv6 capability but we're not yet in a position to release specific details/timesscales.

Carl

That's interesting. Getting hold of firmware for the ST is difficult at best, plus the fact that I don't wish to upgrade the firmware on the ST546 due to them removing SNR adjustment on later firmware I would be pleased if the router would work as is under a dual stack environment.