Difference between ivp4 and ivp6

Transitioning to IPv6

Zakir Ulfat

Grand Canyon University

Professor Attawia

ITT-116

May 9, 2020

Zakir Ulfat

ITT-116

Professor Attawia

May 10, 2020

Transitioning to IPv6

The communication stands on internet protocols –IP on the internet world. The hundreds of IT protocols focus on protocols. The IPV4 and IPV6 both belongs to the intent Protocol family. The Ipv4 is in the version 4 and IPv6 comes in version 6 and both have difference in complexity and efficiency of working. The IPVs works in 32 Bits IP address and IPV 6 is 128 Bit IP address. The IPV4 shows on numeric addressing method and IPV6 gives them a numeric addressing method. The IPV4 has been separated by dot (.) and colon separates the IPV6 Binary bits’ method.

In single network, all the hosting must share the same network address and each host has a unique identity. The web servers are the devices that are used in the networks. These devices are visible in the network but have different identity. The IVP4 has been divided into three classes. Class A uses have only one bite named Octet in network prefix and remain 3 bytes shows the hosting number. Class B have two bytes for network prefix and 2 bytes for hosting address. Class C have 3 bytes for network prefix and 1 byte for hosting identity. The transition gives the lack of space IPV4 address because the IPv4 has few features as compared to IPV6.The IPV6 need 100 % compatibility in internet protocols. The transition is the mechanism of migrating from IPV4 version 4 to IPv6 version 6 in the world of protocols.

The TCP /IP gives the focus on all functions and operation of internet protocols have been using by our PC, laptop or smart phones. It has different layers and different operations used for transfer of information such as the postal mail delivers mails on our home by postman. The TCP/IP uses variety of internet technologies such as IPV4, IPV6, TCP, UDP, addressing, Routine, and domain names. The TCP/IP ensures the security and gateways. It works in the shape of packets and security systems for our laptop, PC. The IPV6 is the latest version in the world of communication protocol under the platform of Internet Engineering Task Force IETF.

The internet protocol has variety of application layers used in the world of internet such as BGS, DHCP, FTP, and DNS. It has various transport layers such as TCP, UDP, RSVP. The internet platform uses IP layers such as IPV4, IPV6, ICMP and ECN. The internet uses link layers such as ARP, NDP, and PPP.

First consider the traffic of IPV4 which is faster than IPV6. The location of Internet protocol would affect speed of both IPV4 and IPV6. The speed comes in nano seconds and the user does not get affected by the browsing. The APN protocol is used for roaming protocol and also it is supported by the IPv4 and IPV6. The smart phones support both IPV4 and IPv6 networks.

The network address identifies the node and telecommunication would host the network. The unique address identifies network address. The network has local and private address. There are two types of Internet protocols in the network, first one iVP4 and second IVP6.The TCP/IP has certain address on the network which gives permission to user and application to get connected with the specific network.

The 192.168.1.1 is common IP address which is used in the router. The router is used to connect the internet using the same address on specific gateway. The IP address consist of 4 four numbers which starts from 0 and ends at 255. The complete range of IP address must be 0.0.0.255.255. The network has two IP address private IP address and Public IP address. The Private IP address has been using to connect internal the network. The Public IP address has been using in outer networks. The Private works uniform mannerly and Public works as non-uniform manner.

The IVP6 has two issues to start the network. The Licensing is very important to run the devices and these devices has requirement of IOS licensing. The second major issue is performance because few hardware does not support IVP6 and it causes various problems. So, the devices must be compatible with IVP6 such as Cisco, Dell, juniper, and Brocade. Each hardware has own requirements.

· The Cisco has variety of hardware which is compatibles with the IVP6.The Cisco catalyst 3560 and catalyst 3570 switches have full support to IVP6. The Cisco catalyst 4900 switches is hundred percent agrees to support IVP6. The Cisco 7200 series routers completely supports to IVP6 using NPE-400 ,NPE-G1.

· The Dell networking using L3 switching products gives the full support to IVP6.

· The Juniper also has variety of products such as routers, switches and firewall shows the complete support to IVP6.

· The Brocade/Foundry have devices IC-F3 switches and Netlron routers gives support activity with the IVP6.

However, if there is shortage of compatibility needs the operators to activate the IVP4 and IVP6 because maintenance need high cost of running the IVp4 to get the benefits of internet protocols. The IVP6 is not faster than the IVP4 but a significant difference in the running style in network. Now a days major operating system must have supporting action with IVP6. The world is being separated into five regions called RIRs.

· The Asia Pacific regions APINC supports the network of both IVP4 and IVP6.

· The latin America LACNIC running in the world region.

· The Europe region RIPE gives the completer pool networking system.

· The Africa AFRINIC show complete compatibility with IVP4 and IVP6.

The IVP4 and IVP6 gives us full range of networking solution and reduces many limitations using the network. Both have different functions, features to administer the networks. Various experiences come to identify the working capabilities of IVP4 and IVP6 within the network and outer the networks.

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