IPv6

Migration from the world of Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) to IPv6 has begun

What is IPv6 and why is it important?

Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the next generation of IPv4, which gives every Internet-using device a unique IP address in order for systems to communicate and be located across the Internet. The migration to IPv6, in short, will give the Internet a much larger pool of IP addresses.

IPv4 vs IPv6

IPv4 uses a 32-bit addressing scheme to support 4.3 billion devices, which due to the accelerated growth of the Internet, smartphones, computers, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, is no longer enough. That’s where IPv6 comes into play – originally engineered in 1998 by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), IPv6 utilizes 128-bit addressing to support upwards of 340 trillion trillion devices. Thus, the migration from the world of IPv4 to IPv6 has officially begun.

Are You Already Using IPv6?

The simplest way to tell if you are already using IPv6 is to visit a website like testmyipv6.com which enables you to connect to it in different ways. If you can’t connect via IPv6, it’s either because your router doesn’t support it, your operating system is too old, or your ISP has not yet enabled the connections.

What are additional benefits of IPv6?

When compared to its predecessor, IPv6 provides:

Increased security
More efficient packet management
Improved overall performance

What You Need to Use IPv6

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An IPv6 Connection

In order to access IPv6, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) must enable it for you. 博猫2平台’ 博猫2™ network has IPv6 connections fully engineered and ready for client use.

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IPv6 Supported Router

The majority of consumer routers currently on the market support IPv6 (check your current router’s specifications for support details.) Therefore, if you are buying a new router and plan to employ IPv6, make sure you select a router that can support it.