[Info-vax] implementing IPv6 on the internet

[Dirk Munk]

David Froble wrote:
> 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 ....

It is really very simple, and many devices can also use UPnP to open ports.