Why IP is Wrong for Edge Networks

• Hierarchical address architecture

  • Routable addresses must be allocated from central administrative authorities
  • Each node must be assigned an address:
    • Static assignment ⇒ inconvenient, requires knowledge
    • DHCP ⇒ nodes can't talk at all without DHCP server
  • Address hierarchy must reflect topology
    • Node mobility ⇒ address instability, broken connections
  • Good for scalability, bad for useability

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