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We don't talk about IPv5 (lemmy.world)
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[–] IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

This is equipment that uses all statically addressed devices. And ignoring the fact that IPv6 is simply unsupported on most of them, there are duplicate machines that share programs. Regardless of IP version you need NAT anyway if you want to be able to reach each of the duplicates from the plant network.

[–] pupbiru@aussie.zone 2 points 3 days ago

there are duplicate machines that share programs

yes.. that’s why every machine has its own IP address… so that they can both use the same port and you don’t have to connect to crazy bullshit like https://myhomerouter.example.com:8443/