Name: Panes, Janua Leah B.

Date: May 2, 2024

Section: SFIT-1A Assignment: Ipv6

IPV6

Define IPV6

- Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is a network standard that enables devices to

use more distinct IP addresses than IPv4, the previous standard. IPv6 is the
most recent version of the Internet Protocol (IP), and it is intended to provide
security and IP addressing for an increasing number of linked devices in IoT,
manufacturing, and autonomous driving. IPv6 gives roughly 340 undecillion IP
addresses (340 trillion addresses), whereas IPv4 is based on 32-bit addressing
and has a limit of 4.3 billion addresses. IPv6 uses hexadecimal digits (hex digits)
for addressing, with each hex digit encoding four bits.

How IPv6 is created?

- Large-Scale Allocation: The pool of IPv6 addresses is managed by a

multinational body called the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). They
assign huge blocks to Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) in charge of specific
regions.

- Regional Distribution: RIRs partition their assigned blocks and distribute them to
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or major companies.

- Most residential users' devices automatically configure IPv6 addresses. The

device obtains the network prefix from the router and combines it with its unique
identity to create its own IPv6 address.

- Manual Configuration (Optional): For further control, network administrators may

choose to manually assign static IPv6 addresses to individual devices.
What is its function?

- IPv6, like IPv4, serves the primary purpose of identifying and locating network
devices. Here's how it improves communication:

- Addressing and Routing: Think of IPv6 addresses as return addresses for

envelopes. They allow data packets (envelopes) containing information to be
efficiently routed across the internet, eventually reaching the intended device.

- Communication Foundation: A device requires an IPv6 address to create

connections, exchange data, and access internet services, much as an address
is required to receive mail. Devices with unique addresses can communicate with
each other and share information.

- Future-Proofing the Internet: As the internet grows and the number of connected
devices increases, the addressing mechanism in IPv4 becomes insufficient. IPv6
assures that every item, from computers to smart appliances, has its own unique
address, promoting further growth in the internet of things (IoT) and beyond.

Advantages of IPv6 in Networking

- The most significant gain is vastly more address space. IPv6 provides a
potentially endless reservoir of unique addresses, addressing the IPv4 depletion
issue and ensuring future scalability.

- Simplified Network Management: Automatic configuration makes network setup

easier and saves administrative expenses.

- Enhanced Security: Built-in features such as authentication and privacy

protection help to strengthen network security.
- Improved Efficiency: A streamlined header format in IPv6 packets enables
routers to process data faster, resulting in more efficient data transport.

- Support for New Features: IPv6's flexible design enables easier incorporation of
future internet technologies.