IPv6 – that network is mine
04 Nov 2009
When it comes to the network, I’m a selfish guy. I want to use my computer and phone anytime, from anywhere, and with anyone. I want it all and when it is convenient for me. I honestly don’t feel too bad about this selfish streak since everyone I know wants the same things from the network. Most people don’t care about problems that result from sharing the network – they just want unlimited and uninterrupted access.
To meet this need, the Internet, public services and many corporate networks are moving to IPv6, a newer version of basic IP protocol. Why is there such a need to change when the existing standard, IPv4, is still running our networks just fine? Well, quite frankly, the world is running out of IPv4 addresses. Current fixes to share IPv4 addresses among users and devices cause performance, scalability and reliability problems as new devices and new video, voice, and collaborative applications become pervasive.
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