Requirements (1) Lists options we have, we do not need to pick one. Usage pattern Static client: PC in home - static address assignment desired. Roaming client: travelling note PC - dynamic address assignment. Address space: /48nnn NEVER do /128, because it will advocate IPv6-to-IPv6 NAT. Address allocation Static address allocation (ISP contract paper describes /48) Static address allocation (some automation, on first time connection?) Dynamic address allocation Routing Static - easy to setup, too many chances for typo. Dynamic routing protocols - multihome friendly.