[ogf20pc] Network question

[Stephen M Pickles]

All,

A question has arisen regarding the network provision at OGF20
and EGEE-UF 2.

Is anyone likely to be running a demonstration in the exhibition
that will involve incoming connections?

We need to be able to provide up to 900 or so IP addresses.
If all connections will be outgoing, it should be possible
to do this using Network Address Translation. If some connections
will be incoming, then it is likely that real IP addresses
will be needed.

An early response will be very helpful. Obtaining 900+ real
IP addresses will require some negotiation and cannot be
guaranteed at this stage. Adopting a hybrid solution of NAT
for wireless and real IP addresses for wired ethernet to
the booths is possible, but would add complexity
to the network design and configuration.

Stephen

PS We're assuming IPV6 will not be required.

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