IPv6 Address Overview
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How many subnets can an organization deploy using 16 bits for subnetting?

  • 65536 (correct)
  • 4096
  • 256
  • 16777216

What type of IPv6 address identifies a single network interface?

  • Broadcast address
  • Multicast address
  • Anycast address
  • Unicast address (correct)

What is the default unicast route address in IPv6?

  • 127.0.0.0/8
  • ::/0 (correct)
  • 0.0.0.0/0
  • ::1

What is the role of an anycast address in IPv6?

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What purpose does the loopback address serve in IPv6?

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Which technology allows IPv6 packets to be encapsulated within IPv4 packets?

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Which statement correctly describes multicast addressing in IPv6?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the interface identifier in IPv6?

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What major benefit does the dual-stack approach provide?

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What happens when a packet is sent to an anycast address?

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Which of the following describes the role of dual-stacked routers?

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What is a critical consideration when planning an IPv6 migration?

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Why is the use of the all-nodes multicast group in IPv6 discouraged?

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What is a key feature of IPv6 addressing compared to traditional broadcasting?

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What does the translation technology involve during IPv6 migration?

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Which of the following does NOT describe dual-stack deployment?

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What notation indicates the routing prefix of an IPv6 interface address?

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Which organization is responsible for managing IPv6 address allocation?

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How much of the total IPv6 address space is allocated for use on the Internet?

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What is the smallest block size that Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) can assign to local Internet registries?

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What type of address space is used to allow provider changes without renumbering?

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What is the maximum number of /48 blocks an ISP can divide from a /32 block?

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What is a primary benefit of the large IPv6 address space?

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What is the main difference between configured tunnels and automatic tunnels?

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Which range is used for Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) communication with their ISPs?

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In a typical router-to-router tunneling scenario, what does the first router do with the IPv6 packet?

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What role does the endpoint router play in the tunneling process?

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In a host-to-host tunneling configuration, what is the primary characteristic?

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What type of addresses do routers use to encapsulate IPv6 packets in a tunneling scenario?

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Which of the following best describes a router-to-router tunnel?

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What happens during the automatic tunneling process?

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Which of the following statements about encapsulation in tunneling is accurate?

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What is the main purpose of automatic tunneling in IPv6/IPv4 communications?

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Which tunneling technique utilizes a global address prefix for router-to-router communication?

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What is the main function of the Stateless IP/ICMP Translation (SIIT) algorithm?

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In which scenario is a translation approach recommended over tunneling?

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What does the ISATAP tunneling technique primarily involve?

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Which tunneling technique allows communication through NAT firewalls?

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What mechanism is used by the SIIT algorithm to convert an IPv4 address into an IPv4-mapped address?

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What is the notable feature of configured tunnels compared to automatic tunnels?

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Which format is used as a source IP address within the SIIT algorithm when dealing with IPv4-mapped addresses?

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Which of the following describes the operation of Tunnel Brokers?

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Which automatic tunneling technique utilizes IPv4 multicasting for communication?

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Why is the IPv4-mapped address format invalid as a source address for tunneling?

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What is a common disadvantage of unipolar encoding for long-distance transmissions?

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What is the term used to describe the waveform pattern of voltage representing digital signals on transmission links?

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In unipolar encoding, what state maintains a voltage of zero volts?

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What can cause a stray capacitance effect in unipolar encoded signals?

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Which type of encoding is also known as Return to Zero (RTZ)?

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Flashcards

IPv6 Unicast Address

An IPv6 address that identifies a single network interface.

IPv6 Anycast Address

An IPv6 address assigned to a group of interfaces, typically on different nodes. Packets are delivered to the nearest interface.

IPv6 Multicast Address

An IPv6 address used by multiple hosts to receive data. Packets are delivered to all interfaces in the group.

Unicast/Anycast address format

Both unicast and anycast addresses consist of a 64-bit network prefix for routing and a 64-bit interface identifier for identifying a network interface.

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IPv6 Subnets

A logical division of an IPv6 network.

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Interface ID

Unique identifier for a network interface.

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IPv6 Address Classification

IPv6 addresses are categorized as unicast, anycast, and multicast.

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Broadcast Addressing in IPv6

IPv6 does not use broadcast addressing; Multicast is used instead.

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IPv6 Address Space Management

The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) manages the allocation of IPv6 address space. It assigns large blocks to Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) who further distribute them to local registries and end users.

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IPv6 Address Block Sizes

IANA assigns large blocks of /23 to /12 to RIRs, who then assign smaller blocks (/19 to /32) to local registries. These local registries distribute /48 to /56 blocks to end users.

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IPv6 Address Allocation: Example

An ISP can divide their /32 block into 65,536 /48 blocks, giving one to each customer. Customers can then create 65,536 /64 networks from their /48 block.

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IPv6 Address Space Size

IPv6 has a much larger address space than IPv4, with 2^128 addresses. Only a small fraction is currently allocated, ensuring enough addresses for the future.

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Provider-Independent Address Space

Addresses in the 2001:678::/29 range are assigned directly to end users by RIRs, allowing for provider changes without renumbering.

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Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)

IXPs are assigned addresses in the 2001:7f8::/29 range for communication with connected ISPs.

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Purpose of IPv6 Address Space Size

The large address space eliminates the need for Network Address Translation (NAT) for address conservation, as there are ample addresses available.

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Efficiency of Address Aggregation

The vast size of IPv6 allows for efficient route aggregation, reducing the size of Internet routing tables.

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IPv6 Loopback Address

A special IPv6 address (::1) used by a host to send packets to itself. It's analogous to 127.0.0.1 in IPv4.

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IPv6 Default Route

A route that guides packets to any destination outside the local network, represented by the address ::/0. It's like a general exit point for your network.

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IPv6 Migration

The process of transitioning a network from IPv4 to IPv6. It involves updating software, hardware, and configurations to support the new protocol.

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Dual-Stack Approach

A method for enabling IPv6 migration where devices support both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols simultaneously.

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IPv6 Tunneling

A technique where an IPv6 packet is encapsulated within an IPv4 packet for transmission over an IPv4 network.

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IPv6 Translation

A process of converting IPv6 addresses to IPv4 addresses (or vice versa) using a gateway device or code within the TCP/IP stack.

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Dual-Stack Deployment

The implementation of dual-stack devices on a network, allowing both IPv4 and IPv6 to operate simultaneously over the same physical link.

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Dual-Stacked Routers

Routers supporting both IPv4 and IPv6, capable of routing IPv4 packets between IPv4 hosts and IPv6 packets between IPv6 hosts.

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Configured Tunnels

Predefined tunnels created with specific endpoints and routing paths that are established before data transmission.

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Automatic Tunnels

Dynamically created and torn down tunnels as needed, adapting to network changes in real-time.

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Router-to-Router Tunnel

A common tunneling configuration where routers at both ends of the tunnel handle encapsulation and decapsulation of IPv6 packets.

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Host-to-Router Tunnel

An IPv6 host sends an IPv6 packet to a router, which handles the encapsulation and decapsulation, allowing communication to other IPv6 devices on the network.

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Host-to-Host Tunnel

An end-to-end tunnel where two IPv6 hosts communicate directly with each other over an IPv4 network.

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What are the main tunneling approaches?

Tunneling approaches are categorized as configured or automatic. Configured tunnels are pre-defined, while automatic tunnels are created dynamically.

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Why are tunnels used in IPv6?

Tunneling is used to enable IPv6 communication over existing IPv4 networks, allowing smoother transition from IPv4 to IPv6.

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6to4 Tunneling

A type of automatic tunneling where the IPv6 packet header includes an embedded IPv4 address. This allows IPv6 communication to be routed to the corresponding IPv4 network.

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ISATAP

Automatic tunneling that allows IPv6 communication over IPv4 networks based on a specific IPv6 address format with an embedded IPv4 address.

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6 over 4 Tunneling

Automatic tunneling using IPv4 multicasting to enable communication between IPv6 hosts over IPv4 networks.

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Tunnel Brokers

Servers that act as intermediaries to set up tunnels, assigning tunnel gateway resources for IPv6 communication over IPv4.

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Teredo

A technique that enables IPv6 communication over IPv4 networks through NAT firewalls, by tunneling IPv6 traffic over UDP.

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IPv4-Mapped Address

An IPv6 address format designed to represent IPv4 addresses within IPv6 networks. It allows for seamless transition between IPv4 and IPv6 environments.

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Bump-in-the-Stack (BIS)

A technique that translates IPv4 addresses into IPv4-mapped addresses within the network stack. It seamlessly interconnects IPv4 and IPv6 devices at the network layer.

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Bump-in-the-API (BIA)

Similar to BIS but uses an API interface instead of the network stack, allowing for flexible translation between IPv4 and IPv6.

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IPv4-Translated Address

An IPv6 address format specifically used for SIIT (Source/Intermediate/Intermediate/Target) tunneling, allowing IPv4 packets to traverse IPv6 networks.

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SIIT Tunneling

A tunneling technique used to encapsulate IPv4 packets within IPv6 packets, enabling communication between IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

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Unipolar Encoding

A line encoding technique where digital signals are represented by a single voltage level, either high or low, with one level representing 0 and another representing 1.

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Return to Zero (RTZ)

A type of unipolar encoding where the signal returns to 0 volts after each bit, allowing for easy detection of bit boundaries.

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Stray Capacitance

Unwanted capacitance that occurs between conductors in close proximity, which can cause signal distortion and interference.

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Study Notes

IPv6 Address

  • IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol (IP), designed to replace IPv4 due to its limited address space.
  • IPv6 addresses are 128-bit long, offering vastly more addresses (approximately 340 trillion) than IPv4's 32-bit addresses (approximately 4.3 billion).
  • IPv6 addresses are represented in hexadecimal notation, with 8 groups of 4 hexadecimal digits separated by colons (:). Example: 2001:0db8:0000:0000:0000:ff00:0042:8329.
  • IPv6 addresses can be abbreviated using rules:
    • Removing leading zeros in groups (e.g., 0042 becomes 42)
    • Omitting consecutive groups of zeros, using a double colon (::) once per address (e.g., 2001:db8:0:0:0:ff00:42:8329 becomes 2001:db8::ff00:42:8329).
  • The loopback address can be abbreviated to ::1.
  • IPv6 eliminates the need for Network Address Translation (NAT), and the IP security protocol suite (IPSec) is built-in for enhanced security.

IPv6 Address Classification

  • IPv6 addresses are classified as unicast, anycast, and multicast.
  • Unicast addresses identify a single network interface.
  • Anycast addresses are assigned to a group of interfaces (typically on different nodes), with packets delivered to the nearest interface.
  • Multicast addresses identify a group of interfaces, typically used for communication with a group of hosts.

IPv6 Address Types

  • IPv6 addresses typically have two logical parts: a 64-bit network prefix (for routing) and a 64-bit interface identifier.
  • Network prefix has a variable length that is part of the address. Network admins can control the subnet IDs that are smaller.
  • General unicast address format varies in router prefix length and subnet IDs length.
  • Different methods exist for assigning IPv6 addresses to a system:
    • Static Method: Addresses are assigned manually.
    • Auto configuration: System locates the router then automatically generates the addresses using NDP protocols.
    • EUI-64 Method: System uses the 48-bit MAC address to generate a 64-bit interface identifier. (The first 24 bits of a MAC address are OUI-Organizational Unique Identifier, followed by a 24-bit unique ID).

IPv6 Networks

  • IPv6 networks use an address block that is a power of 2. This block identifies hosts in a network.
  • Address blocks are written using CIDR notation, consisting of the network's starting address, a "/," and the network prefix length in bits.
  • Example: 2001:db8:1234::/48, starting at 2001:db8:1234:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000. The prefix length of 48 bits starts at 2001:db8:1234:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000 and ends at 2001:db8:1234:ffffffffffffffffffff.

Special Addresses

  • Unique Local Addresses (ULAs): Used for local communication within a group of cooperating sites.
  • Global Unicast addresses: For communication over the global internet or general access.
  • Link-local addresses (LLAs): Required on every IPv6-enabled interface and used for communication on a local network.
  • Multicast addresses: Used for communication with multiple destination hosts at the same time. Typically used by video conference, real-time applications, and routing protocols.
  • Loopback address (::1): Used for communication within the same host.
  • Default route (::/0): Assigned to the main internet route.

IPv6 Migration Methods

  • Dual Stack: Implementing both IPv4 and IPv6 on the same devices.
  • Tunneling: Encapsulating IPv6 packets within IPv4 packets for transmission over IPv4 networks.
  • Translation: Converting IPv4 addresses to IPv6 addresses or vice versa on a network device.

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