Internet Protocol (IP) delivers packets between hosts using IP addresses. IP version 4 and 6 are the main versions, with IPv6 addressing increasing the address space to 128 bits. IPv6 addresses are classified as unicast for a single interface, anycast for a group of interfaces, or multicast for multiple hosts. IPv6 supports routing protocols and provides benefits over IPv4 like larger addressing, simpler headers, and improved security. Major organizations like Cisco and the U.S. Census Bureau are transitioning networks to IPv6 as IPv4 addresses become depleted.
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2. Internet Protocol:-
IP, as the primary protocol in the Internet layer of
the Internet protocol suite, has the task of
delivering packets from the source host to the destination host
solely based on the IP addresses in the packet headers.
IP Addressing:-
An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical
label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer)
participating in a computer network that uses the Internet
Protocol for communication.
Introduction
5. An Internet Protocol Version 6 address (IPv6 address) is
a numerical label that is used to identify a network interface of
a computer or other network node participating in an
IPv6 computer network.
IP v6
6. Unicast
A unicast address identifies a single network
interface
Anycast
An anycast address is assigned to a group of
interfaces
Multicast
A multicast address is also used by multiple hosts
IP v6 address classes
7. An IPv6 address consists of 128 bits
1. Unicast and anycast address format
Unicast and anycast addresses are typically
composed of two logical parts: a 64-bit network prefix used
for routing, and a 64-bit interface identifier used to identify a
host's network interface.
2. Multicast address format
Multicast addresses are formed according to
several specific formatting rules, depending on the application.
Address Formats
8. Unicast and anycast address format:-
Note:-Routing prefix size varies
bits 48(or more) 16(or fewer) 64
field routing prefix Subnet id interface
identifier
9. General Multicast Format:-
Note:-The prefix holds the binary value 11111111 for any multicast
address.
Multicast address flags
Bits 8 4 4 112
Fields Prefix Fig Sc Group id
Bits Flag Meaning when 0 Meaning
when 1
8 Reserved Reserved Reserved
9 R(Rendezvous) Rendezvous point not
embedded
Rendezvous point
not embedded
10 P(Prefix) Without prefix
information
Address based on
network prefix
11 T(transient) Well known multicast
address
Dynamically
assigned multicast
address
10. IPv6 addresses use 128 bits to represent an address which
includes bits to be used for subnetting. The second half of the
address (least significant 64 bits) is always used for hosts only.
Therefore, there is no compromise if we subnet the network.
IP V6 Subnetting
Routing Prefix Subnet id Interface id
48 bits 16 bits 64 bits
11. There exists two forms of routing protocols:
1. Distance Vector Routing Protocol:
RIP is Distance Vector Protocols.
2. Link-State Routing Protocol:
OSPF and IS-IS are link state routing protocols
IP v6 Routing
12. larger address space (128 bits rather than 32 bits)
simplified header format
automatic configuration
more efficient routing
improved quality of service and security
compliance with regulatory requirements
widespread use in global markets
IPv6 includes these benefits over IPv4:
13. Future of IPv6:-
Cisco Systems initially began investigating IPv6 in 2002, but
accelerated deploying IPv6 in 2010. They developed a two part
strategy that split the project into deploying IPv6 for Ciscos
web presence, and deploying IPv6 for Ciscos internal corporate
network.
The United States Census Bureau is one of the leading
implementors of IPv6 within the U.S. government. Charles Sun,
IPv6 Transition Manager for the U.S. Census Bureau, provided
us with information noting
Case Study: IPv6 at Cisco
Case Study: IPv6 At The U.S. Census Bureau