[Info-vax] implementing IPv6 on the internet

[David Froble]

Dirk Munk wrote:

> Well, if they can setup port forwarding with IPv4, then I see no reason 
> why you can't do it with IPv6.

And just how many non-technical users do you know who can set up port 
forwarding?  It's more like "what's a port?"  Unless the user interface is 
drastically improved, not just fool-proof and idiot-proof, I know technical 
users who cannot do so.

>> Today, that is solved by having the device announcing itself
>> to some publicaly available server where the user from the
>> "outside" can get the IP and port to access the device.
>> Like TeamViewer does today.
>>
>> I guess there will be similar solutions using IPv6 also,
>> since that is much easier to use for non-tech people.
>> You never see or have to know any IP addresses at all.
> 
> You will not use IP addresses, more likely DNS names.

Doesn't address the set-up issues ....