Re: [dhcwg] DHCPv6 router option

[sthaug at nethelp.no]

> Like I said earlier we need to understand who or what type of provider is
> making this request.  I am not aware of cable providers making this request,
> I have not.

I work for a DSL provider. We would very much like to have a DHCPv6
router option. As mentioned this has been discussed extensively on 
the dhcwg list. Our reasons for wanting a DHCPv6 router option are
mainly:

- We would like to have *all* the dynamic configuration in one place,
specifically DHCP. DHCP hands out much more info than RA (RA alone
cannot do it).

- We already have an extensive DHCP based infrastructure, which ties
in with other operational support systems.

- We much prefer to have *one* mechanism to distribute information to
CPEs (has to do with support, debugging, documentation etc).

There is also the argument that some kind of "DHCPv6 guard" is needed
independently of whether a DHCPv6 router option exists or not.

Steinar Haug, Nethelp consulting, sthaug at nethelp.no