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Problem is, the device doesn't have to know, which address is the working one - e.g. which prefix is working on the upstream. It might break connections etc. A
by kaliszad 5y ago
Problem is, the device doesn't have to know, which address is the working one - e.g. which prefix is working on the upstream. It might break connections etc.
A solution of course could be to have NAT66 and I really mean address translation not masquerading/ port translation here - as such, much easier to do as it is a 1:1 mapping or to get provider independent space or become a LIR and have two providers announce your space with respective BGP configuration for failover.
It is a solvable problem but isn't much guidance and experience with this at smaller companies that might not want to run BGP or go through hoops to get PI space etc.
- yardstick 5y agoExactly this. And you are right BGP is a non-starter for smaller sites, especially where cellular is involved. Often small site businesses just need a backup internet connection to access the web and emails, which doesn’t need the overhead of BGP. Also there is a non-trivial cost to using BGP (equipment, expertise, and ISP will charge more for the privilege) which for smaller business doesn’t make economic sense.