IPv6 is the new standard protocol for the Internet. It is designed to replace IPv4, the Internet protocol currently deployed and used most extensively throughout the world. These protocols provide IP addresses that are responsible for identifying computers and devices so they can communicate.
IPv4 provides around 4 billion IP addresses. IPv4 addresses are increasingly scarce as more and more devices connect to the Internet. IPv6 expands the address space on the Internet from 32 bits to 128 bits, which essentially allows for an unlimited number of devices that can be directly connected to the global Internet.
The benefits of IPv6 include:
- Simplified packet header for routing efficiency
- Mandatory IP Security (IPSec) implementation for all IPv6 devices
- Improved support for mobile IP and mobile computing devices
- Enhanced multicast support with increased addresses and efficient mechanisms
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