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How long does it take to delete a tunnel?

Carmen Sandiego on Monday, 21 July 2003 14:50:54

Hi, I deleted my tunnel using the web interface, but now I can't create a new tunnel because it says I already have one. My old tunnel has 'deletion requested' as state, and does not function anymore. Any idea how long this will take ?

How long does it take to delete a tunnel?

Jeroen Massar SixXS Staff

on Tuesday, 22 July 2003 09:53:56

Deletion of a tunnel is permanent and it will stay in that state. This overcomes the problem where troublemakers hop IP space and also overcomes the problem that the address space for the deleted tunnel is not returned.

How long does it take to delete a tunnel?

Shadow Hawkins on Thursday, 24 July 2003 19:27:04

This overcomes the problem where troublemakers hop IP space

and also overcomes the problem that the address space for the

deleted tunnel is not returned.

Only allowing combinations of PoP and IP that haven't been used before will stop troublemakers hopping every week too, while still allowing normal users to switch to another PoP. So does requiring a large number of credits. The current system seems to be designed to prevent IPng users from switching to better PoPs. Many users chose IPng when the other PoPs didn't exist yet. They do now, and offer a better service. (proper DNS delegation, RIPE space) It doesn't make sense that those longtime IPv6 users cannot choose the PoP they like, while new users can.

How long does it take to delete a tunnel?

Carmen Sandiego on Thursday, 24 July 2003 19:28:52

Indeed, you even may take 100 credits for it if you like.

How long does it take to delete a tunnel?

Carmen Sandiego on Tuesday, 22 July 2003 19:30:25

But how can I switch to another PoP then?

How long does it take to delete a tunnel?

Jeroen Massar SixXS Staff

on Wednesday, 23 July 2003 15:49:11

You can't?

How long does it take to delete a tunnel?

Carmen Sandiego on Friday, 15 August 2003 14:06:06

I deleted my tunnel, to be able to switch to another PoP. But If it stays in deletion requested state, it's impossible to create a new one. So the question is again, do we have to delete our accounts and reregister to switch PoP?

How long does it take to delete a tunnel?

Jeroen Massar SixXS Staff

on Friday, 15 August 2003 22:47:35

That's exactly what has been told before a couple of times and also what is noted when you delete them: it's irreversable.

How long does it take to delete a tunnel?

Carmen Sandiego on Thursday, 24 July 2003 19:18:58

Will deleting my account and creating a new one be sufficient then ?

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