IPv6inthe3Gnetwork.ppt

IPv6 in the 3G network IPv6 for mobile - why?? Address space problem Projected over 1 billion mobiles by 2005 Not enough IPv4 addresses especially in Asia Eg-. In China, there 100+ million handsets and far less IP addresses… IPv6 addresses – unique address / addresses Eliminate the use of NAT Overcome addressing / compatibility problems Operational advantages – eg stateless autoconfiguration Mobile IPv6 more efficient, can be used in future IPv6 Recap:New header format Addresses increased 32 bits - 128 bits Flow Label field added Time to Live - Hop Limit Protocol - Next Header Type of Servi