Week 8

 Week 8


IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol, designed to replace IPv4. It uses a 128-bit address system, allowing for a much larger number of unique IP addresses than IPv4, which only supports 4.3 billion addresses.

Key benefits of IPv6 include:

  1. More IP Addresses: With 340 undecillion possible addresses, IPv6 can support the growing number of devices on the internet.

  2. Faster and More Efficient: The IPv6 header is simpler, helping data move more efficiently.

  3. Built-in Security: IPv6 includes security features, like IPsec, to protect data transmissions.

  4. Better for Mobile Devices: It supports automatic address configuration and improved mobile device performance.

  5. No Need for NAT: Each device can have its own public IP address, removing the need for Network Address Translation used in IPv4.

IPv6 is essential for the future growth of the internet, as it allows more devices to connect and operate more efficiently.

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