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Test of ipv6 capability when you test routers, AP's etc

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IsaacFL

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I would like to suggest that during reviews of network equipment such as routers, etc that ipv6 capabilities are evaluated.

Criteria examples:
Is the router setup accessible from ipv6 clients?
Is it workable in an ipv6 only environment?
Does the "wizard" suggest ipv6 settings during setup?
throughput performance of ipv6 vs ipv4. Some routers use hardware optimized for ipv4 but not ipv6.
Firewall capability of ipv6 vs ipv4.
Are ipv6 and ipv4 treated with parity?
ie Does DHCP leases also show ipv6 leases?
Is there a way to statically assign a DHCPv6 lease if not using SLAAC?

I know that ipv6 is not universal, but there is a tendency for some equipment manufacturers to just ignore ipv6. Maybe if it is a criteria for ratings they might start to see the need to support.
 

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