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Internet Protocol

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Introduction to Internet Protocol

Internet Protocol (IP) is a fundamental protocol


for data communication over the internet.

It operates at the network layer of the Internet


Protocol Suite, facilitating routing and
addressing of packets.

The two main versions of IP in use today are


IPv4 and IPv6, each with distinct features and
benefits.
IPv4 Overview

IPv4, or Internet Protocol version 4, is the


fourth iteration of the Internet Protocol.

It uses a 32-bit addressing scheme, allowing for


approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses.

IPv4 addresses are typically represented in


decimal format, divided into four octets, e.g.,
192.168.1.1.
IPv6 Overview

IPv6, or Internet Protocol version 6, was


developed to address the limitations of IPv4.

It employs a 128-bit addressing scheme,


supporting an astronomical number of unique
addresses.

IPv6 addresses are represented in hexadecimal


format, divided into eight groups, e.g.,
2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334.
Key Differences Between IPv4 and IPv6

One of the primary differences is the address


space, with IPv6 vastly increasing the number
of available addresses.

IPv6 includes built-in security features such as


IPsec, which are not mandatory in IPv4.

The header format in IPv6 is simplified to


enhance processing efficiency compared to
IPv4.
The Future of Internet Protocol

The transition to IPv6 is crucial as the number


of connected devices continues to grow
exponentially.

Many internet services and providers are


actively enabling IPv6 to ensure compatibility
and scalability.

Understanding both IPv4 and IPv6 is essential


for network professionals to effectively manage
modern networks.
References

"Internet Protocol." Wikipedia,


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Protocol.

"IPv4 and IPv6." Internet Engineering Task


Force (IETF),
https://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc791.txt.

"IPv6 Addressing." Internet Assigned Numbers


Authority (IANA),
https://www.iana.org/assignments/ipv6-address-
space/ipv6-address-space.xhtml.

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