Why IPv6?
Discover why IPv6 was introduced as a solution to IPv4 limitations. Learn about the exponential increase in address space, the simplified IPv6 header, and the challenges of transitioning to this new protocol. Gain insight into IPv6 address notation and understand its impact on future network scalability and connectivity.
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Why IPV6?
- IPv4 was initially designed for a research network that would interconnect some research labs and universities. For this purpose, 32 bit addresses, i.e., billion addresses seemed sufficient. Also, 32 bits was an incredibly convenient address size for software-based routers.
However, the popularity of the Internet, i.e., the number of smartphones and Internet of Things devices, was not anticipated. We’ve made do with billion addresses so far by reusing them and with NAT boxes. Nonetheless, we are running out of ...