[Info-vax] implementing IPv6 on the internet

[David Froble]

Dirk Munk wrote:
> 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.
> 

Anything is "simple" if one knows what one is doing ....

Anything can be impossible if one doesn't know what one is doing ....