[mythtv] [mythtv-commits] mythtv branch master updated by pbennett. v29-pre-305-gef7e594

[Stuart Auchterlonie]

On 09/02/17 20:34, Peter Bennett wrote:
> Hi Stuart
> 
> 
> On 02/09/2017 11:54 AM, Stuart Auchterlonie wrote:
>> Won't this break those whose setups do not have global ipv6 address
>> and only have link local addresses?
> 
> As long as they have IPV4 addresses, it will use those. If they have
> only link-local addresses and no other IPV4 or IPV6 addresses, I think
> that nothing will work. would that be a valid configuration? Internet
> searches indicate to me that link-local addresses are of limited use and
> many applications do not support them.
> 

Link local addresses are effectively a private network for those system
"on the link (aka local network)" hence it's name.

Think of it like a private ipv4 address space with no NAT gateway.

Perhaps what might be the best option is to have the "use LL addresses"
option default to off?

Regards
Stuart