[OLUG] ipv6 addresses available

W. Mark Hagler hagler at th.in.gs
Wed May 10 21:34:25 UTC 2000


Neal,

I'm interested in this.. what more do I need to do?

-Mark

puzzled wrote:
> 
>            Who here would like an ipv6 address block to play with?  I've been working with Jamie
> Saker at Pensat to get a Cisco 7120 connected to the 6bone. It is running as of this afternoon and
> we're looking for about 20 more people to sign up for blocks so Pensat can become a top level
> provider.
> 
>          If you want a block you'll need a linux box or Cisco router connected with a static public
> ipv4 address. You'll have to build a kernel that will handle ipv6 (takes five minutes to config on
> redhat plus compile time for the new kernel) and there are some packages that need to be updated.
> The connection method is via a GRE tunnel so there is no physical circuit involved ... think of it
> as a VPN connection that gives you some serious bragging rights.
> 
>            I've done the kernel update and loaded new packages such that I can talk to Cisco routers
> running ipv6. I've also loaded the software on Cisco 25xx and 7120 series routers. There appears to
> be pretty broad support for ipv6 on Cisco and I'll help set that up, too, if you have one but aren't
> sure how to configure for ipv6.
> 
>         If you think this is something you might want to get involved in email me here or call me at
> work 402-575-3000.
> 
>                                                                     Neal
> 
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