IPv6 and Firewall traversal

[blu-Z8efaSeK1ezqlBn2x/YWAg at public.gmane.org (Edward Ned Harvey)]

> From: discuss-bounces-mNDKBlG2WHs at public.gmane.org [mailto:discuss-bounces-mNDKBlG2WHs at public.gmane.org] On Behalf
> Of Edward Ned Harvey
> 
> So moving forward, it seems only natural that (for people who agree
> with this policy) a lot of IPv6 firewalls will need to be configured to
> block all inbound IPv6 traffic and permit all outbound.  Unfortunately,
this
> defeats the main value-add of IPv6, which is peer-to-peer.
> 
> So logically, it seems natural, a lot of IPv6 firewalls will need to
support
> things like NAT-PMP, or IGD, so the internal devices can automatically

First of all, I could name some legitimate uses for NAT even in IPv6, so
what's with the religious anti-nat sentiment.  Relax everyone.

Second of all, the question I asked has no relation to NAT.  Does anyone
want to re-read the OP and reply about the firewall rules and allowing of
inbound traffic on IPv6?