As we are working on offering routed /56 and /64 IPv6 subnets to our clients, we've seen a few requests for a /48.
Those of you with /48s, for what purpose or technical reasons do you want a /48?
Thanks!
A /48 is just better than /64 when it comes to being unique online. A /128 is good just for access, but usually blacklists block a whole /64, impacting all other neighbours of /128.
So please offer /64 if you can. Or offer /48 if you wish to feel more special as a provider.
Good for VPNs. You get a /48, then each of your (family) members gets a normal /64, no sloppy NATting, no Google nagging about your suspicious browsing habits, etc.
@GeekWanderer said:
Most people who block IPv6 will block the entire /64 prefix. Having a /48 allows you to subnet many /64’s from one range. Keeping with the standards.
That sounds reasonable. We will also offer a /56, which offers 256 /64s. I guess that should be enough...?
But if they are getting blocked, that may mean they aren't behaving well out there?
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It is good for proxies and other shady activities
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No clue! /64 seems fine.
A /48 is just better than /64 when it comes to being unique online. A /128 is good just for access, but usually blacklists block a whole /64, impacting all other neighbours of /128.
So please offer /64 if you can. Or offer /48 if you wish to feel more special as a provider.
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Good for VPNs. You get a /48, then each of your (family) members gets a normal /64, no sloppy NATting, no Google nagging about your suspicious browsing habits, etc.
Happy customer at AlexHost, AxusHost, Bakker-IT, Host-C, Ionos, Veesp + NanoKVM ftw.
Premium providers give /48 like @Clouvider at least /64 but Shit providers do smaller than /64 and say "why do you need such many ips and blah blah~?"
Does this work in practice? Would have thought most places would be pretty quick to block webscraping etc on ipv6
To wreak havoc and let loose the dogs of war!!!
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Most people who block IPv6 will block the entire /64 prefix. Having a /48 allows you to subnet many /64’s from one range. Keeping with the standards.
That sounds reasonable. We will also offer a /56, which offers 256 /64s. I guess that should be enough...?
But if they are getting blocked, that may mean they aren't behaving well out there?
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