Chapter 20. Introduction to IPv6 and IPv6 Addressing
This chapter covers the following topics:
Introduction to IPv6—Discusses the need for IPv6’s larger address space and the features of IPv6.
The IPv6 Packet Header—Describes the fields in the IPv6 packet header.
IPv6 Addressing—Explains how IPv6 addresses are represented, and describes the details of each type of IPv6 addresses.
IPv6 Address Assignment—Describes how IPv6 addresses can be assigned to devices.
IPv6 Mobility—Discusses how IPv6 allows mobile users to stay connected.
This chapter begins the discussion of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) and focuses on understanding the features of IPv6, its packet header, and its addressing types and structure. The chapter concludes with a discussion ...
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