What is IPv6 and how does it work?

Each data packet con- tains the two numeric addresses of its origin and destination devices. IPv6, or Internet Protocol version 6, is the newest way that Internet devices talk to each other by specifying the two key addresses: where the data packet comes from and where is it going. IPv6 is the successor to Internet Protocol version 4 or IPv4.

What version of IPv6 does IBM AIX 5L support?

First Edition (May 2012) This edition applies to Internet Pr otocol Version 6 (IPv6) implementatio n with Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5, IBM AIX 5L V5.3, and VMware vSphere ESXi 5.0. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Notices” on page v.

What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 header?

Simplified Header IPv6’s header has been simplified by moving all unnecessary information and options (which are present in IPv4 header) to the end of the IPv6 header. IPv6 header is only twice as bigger than IPv4 provided the fact that IPv6 address is four times longer.

IPv6 is the successor to IPv4, the Internet addressing protocol which has been used for many years since the early days of the Internet. When the Internet was first founded, it was established as a research network (ARPANET), and the addressing was limited.

How many subnets are there in IPv6?

IPv6 Subnet Size Reference Table: IPv6 CIDR Subnet Number of IPs /128 1 /127 2 /126 4 /125 8

What is an IPv6 /48 allocation?

Example of /48 Allocations: /48 allocations are usually provided to business, who require additional VLANs or may require the range to be split up. Using a /48 allocation would allow them to do so. IPv6 Subnet Calculator NOT REQUIRED!

Is IPv6 available on Aussie Broadband?

Aussie Broadband is currently working on testing and deploying an IPv6 solution that is currently in open beta. You can sign up to this using the below link for those who want to help test this feature. Disclaimer: IPv6 is currently available in Beta testing only. Beta means that this feature is not supported by Customer Service.