l ipv protocol.pptVIP

123 Lecture 16IPv6 Outline IPv6 introduction IPv6 header format IPv6 addressing ICMPv6 Internet transition IPv6 Introduction Why need IPv6? Solution to address space shortage Solution: Private networks are introduced to cope with address space shortage problem. NAT is required to interconnect private networks and public networks. Problems along with NAT NAT: Influences network performance Violates end-to-end principle of the Internet Only suitable for C/S model applications Unsuitable for P2P model applications Makes multi-homing more complex Disables security service in network layer Unable