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Re: draft-wbeebee-ipv6-cpe-router-04 comments

On 2009-03-28 06:37, Stark, Barbara wrote:
>> Yes, but if we conclude that it's desirable in general for
>> CPE routers to behave like routers on their upstream link,
>> AND if some ISPs don't want that, it should be a configuration
>> issue to switch such behaviour on or off. IMHO.
>>
>>    Brian
> 
> So, say something like "If the CPE Router is capable of behaving like a router on its upstream link, it MUST be possible to disable this behavior."?
> 
> This avoids the question of whether or not it's desirable (which we could probably argue endlessly), doesn't recommend the behavior, doesn't forbid the behavior, but makes sure the CPE Router can behave appropriately, when the WAN interface is connected to a service provider access network.
> Barbara

Agreed, and that is compatible with the RIPng text that Hemant just quoted.

   Brian