Subj : Devil's Advocate
To   : Joe Delahaye
From : Michiel van der Vlist
Date : Mon Nov 24 2014 12:07:58

Hello Joe,

On Sunday November 23 2014 21:48, you wrote to Bj”rn Felten:

 JD> I can see the advantage, but am wondering about the disadvantage.

The disadvantages of adding IPv6 capability? Yhere aren't any.

 JD> For example, does the Nat continue to work as it is supposed to?

For IPv4? Yes it will continue to work as it always did.

 JD> Will incoming V6 calls be redirected to the proper computer, etc, etc.

If you configure the firewall to do so, yes.

 JD> I have a network of (depending on what is turned on at the time), up
 JD> to 7 computers, a printer, a tablet or two, and several smart phones
 JD> on wifi.  What will cease to work, if anything?

Unless you make some silly mistake, everything will continue to work as it always did. Some of the devices will benefit from the extra functionality.


Cheers, Michiel

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