|
Does Verizon's Voyager stack up to the iPhone? |
|
|
5 IT skills that won't boost your salary 
[1,407]
Women 4 times more likely than men to cough up personal info [589]
Japan's 10 funniest tech-related commercials [Videos] [407]
Throwing away a promo CD is "unauthorized distribution"? [1,265]
Adults too quick to dismiss educational video games [682]
Attack of the iPhone clones [Slideshow] [578]
10 things IT needs to know about AJAX [1,258]
This Year's 25 Geekiest 25th Anniversaries [Slideshow] [409]
|
|
Extending IPv6 to the end-user
Companies like Yamaha have had IPv6 capable home routers for over 5 years (in Japan). Linksys WRVS4400N wireless routers have IPv6 support. They work fine, but Linksys business series gear and much more expensive than the normal consumer line.
I see this as an economic decision on the part of the manufacturers like Linksys. There are three primary aspects to their feature prioritization in product development.
Customer Demand – The bulk of North American consumers are not asking for IPv6 capabilities. They do not understand what is will do for them. Part of this lack of awareness is also tied to the lack of IPv6-enabled services. IPv6-based peer-to-peer gaming is possible with Sony PlayStations and the Nintendo WII that have IPv6 on by default. Vista and MAC machines also have IPv6 enabled out of the box.
Carrier Support – IPv6 between home computers on the same layer-2 LAN segment will work using link local addresses. However, carriers delivering broadband to the home in North America are generally NOT providing IPv6 support to support P2P services and interaction between homes. This fact is constraining the demand for IPv6 services in the home. Comcast has started to IPv6-enable their network, starting from the core. It will take a while before they get to the edge. Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 3.0 requires IPv6 support and is being adopted by the industry. The good news is that Ambit, Arris, Cisco, Motorola (2 modems), and SMC have DOCSIS 3.0-certified cable modems. This link may interest you: http://www.cablelabs.com/news/pr/2006/06_pr_docsis30_080706.html
Lack of Global Strategic Vision – Standards required to implement IPv6 in home network equipment have been stable for years. Many companies have a razor-sharp focus on the impact of their decisions on short-term financial results, often ignoring the value of strategic product investments. Having an “IPv6 Ready” logo on the retail package would attract some early adopters, be a potential product differentiator, and also raise the image of the manufacturer as an industry leader. Link: http://www.ipv6ready.org/