Re: IPv6 Performance (was Re: IPv4 Pricing)

On 12/2/25 3:57 PM, Matthew Petach via NANOG wrote:

So, if we limit packets to a constant small size, say 53 bytes, we'd have faster connections, right?

I think we should make a proposal for a new internet standard--this would help speed up network connections for everyone!

Now we just need a catchy name for the new standard packet size...something like "Accelerated Transfer Methodology" that the trade publications can splash across the headlines in 18 point type.

I've heard ATM defined as something else.. ATM didn't die, it just moved internal to the routing chipsets :-) -- Bryan Fields 727-409-1194 - Voice http://bryanfields.net