Re: [v6ops] Some stats on IPv6 fragments and EH filtering on the Internet

[Ole Troan <[e-mail]>]

Fernando,

>>> Hi, if the network is dropping fragments we are just going to
>>> have to fix it. Tunnels are an example of a packetization layer
>>> that requires fragmentation.
>> 
>> does the above results show the _network_ dropping fragments, or
>> the end host or a system closely associated with the end host
>> dropping extension headers?
> 
> So far, I have not measured that, but will do.
> 
> In any case, the interesting (and unfortunate) data if the chances of
> success when you use extension headers or fragmentation are in the
> scale of "unlikely". :-(

I'm not sure you can draw that conclusion without knowing where the fragments are dropped.

e.g. you are not saying that fragmented packets will be dropped anywhere on the link between your home and mine, are you?
I'm for example not concerned about a web server or load balancer that sets TCP MSS to 1220 and then drop fragments.

cheers,
Ole