[ipv6-wg] IPv6-only network during RIPE 71

Dear colleagues,

Taking the discussion on this mailing list into consideration, we have decided to implement the following changes.

The name of the NAT64 network(s) will be changed to remove the “experimental” label. We will mimic the structure of the regular network in that there will be two SSIDs: one for 5 gHz and one operating in the 2.4 gHz bands. We will configure these networks to use the same password as the regular networks.

There will be no other changes to the IPv6-only network and we will continue to operate this on a best effort basis. Problems with the infrastructure will be looked after, but only after any outstanding issues with the regular network or other production services have been resolved.

At the moment the actual capacity of the NAT64 network is not known. This means we cannot offer any guarantees on throughput or the number of simultaneous connections supported.

Any attendees who are experiencing difficulties will be first advised to change back over to the regular networks and see if that resolves the problems. They will be referred to this working group for advice or information regarding the NAT64 network and any problems they may encounter while using it.

We will provide some basic information to the meeting attendees that will explain the nature of this network and what to do in case of problems.

Meanwhile, we will gather some basic information such as number of clients connected to the network. Some RIPE NCC staff might use this opportunity to run tests as well. We encourage the community to keep track of any issues reported and to document them together with possible solutions.

We will make sure that staff will be available to participate in the working group discussion on this topic and we hope to meet you all there.

Regards,

Marco Hogewoning
RIPE NCC - External Relations