[gramps416]

re: IPv4

I have a question regarding ipv4.


If I move to a new cable isp say, late this upcoming year, am I screwed in any way because there are no more addresses available??

I don't really understand what running out of addresses really means to the internet user or internet provider

-g

 

[scrooloose]

No, we're not out of IPV4 address space yet, and it would be up to your ISP to address anyway, not you.

-Mike

 

[hugh]

ISP's use dynamic IP addresses so you won't have a problem next year. Long term changes need to come.

For more info, see these threads on the future of ipv4 and 6


http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=119342
http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=131211

 

[BGY11]

There won't be an issue.

Firstly, IPv4 addresses haven't "run out" yet. The number of available addresses is shrinking, but ISPs in general still have a large enough block allocated to them that they can use for future subscribers.

Some may differ from my opinion, but I really don't think the situation is as dire as the alarmists are wanting to claim; especially when it comes to the average consumer Internet connection.