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Re: Correct method for IPv6 over IPv4 tunneling



On 18/05/2012 1:38 AM, Izaac wrote:
> On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 01:13:19AM +1000, Darren Reed wrote:
>> # ifconfig gif0 inet6 10::1 10::2
> 
> Don't do that.  It's not private address space.  Don't develop bad
> habits.
> 
> Use something in fc00::/7 if you want to play like this.  It's not
> RFC4193 compliant to say fc00::1 and fc00::2, but it's not nearly as
> awful as squatting where you are.

This isn't for permanent use, it's for testing and just easier to type.

FWIW, I often use 1.1.1.1 or 1::1 for similar purposes.

Darren


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