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What does the first 48 bits in an IPv6 address structure represent?
What is the significance of a /64 prefix length in an IPv6 address?
What is the area between the Global Routing Prefix and the Interface ID called?
How many subnets can an organization receive with a /32 global routing prefix?
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What does the double colon (::) signify in an IPv6 address?
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What is the function of the Interface ID in an IPv6 address?
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Which statement about Subnet ID is true?
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What is the main purpose of the all-routers multicast group in IPv6?
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What command is required to enable a router as an IPv6 router?
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What is a primary benefit of IPv6’s 128-bit address structure in relation to subnetting?
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What does the subnet ID field in an IPv6 address represent?
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How many subnets can be created with a 16-bit subnet ID in IPv6?
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What is the significant advantage of a solicited-node multicast address in IPv6?
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Which configuration allows configuration addresses via ICMPv6 Router Advertisement?
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What is the maximum number of host addresses supported per subnet with a 64-bit interface ID?
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What makes IPv6 subnetting easier than IPv4 subnetting?
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What is the primary purpose of link-local addresses (LLA) in IPv6?
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Which of the following best describes a Unique Local Address (ULA) in IPv6?
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What distinguishes a Global Unicast Address (GUA) in IPv6?
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How is the structure of an IPv6 address organized?
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What is the role of the subnet ID in an IPv6 address?
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Which statement about IPv6 subnetting is correct?
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What is an appropriate method for representing an IPv6 address while omitting unnecessary digits?
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What does the double colon (::) represent in an IPv6 address?
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How many /64 subnets can an organization create with a /48 global routing prefix?
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Study Notes
IPv6 Addressing
- IPv6 addresses are 128 bits and are written as a string of 32 hexadecimal values, separated by colons (x:x:x:x:x:x:x:x).
- Leading 0s in any hextet can be omitted.
- A double colon (::) can replace any single, contiguous string of one or more 16-bit hextets consisting of all zeros.
- The first 48 bits of an IPv6 address represent the global routing prefix.
- The global routing prefix is assigned by the ISP and indicates the network.
- The double colon (::) in an IPv6 address signifies that the remaining bits are all 0s.
Subnet ID
- The Subnet ID field is between the Global Routing Prefix and the Interface ID.
- It is used by organizations to identify subnets within their site.
- A larger Subnet ID allows for more subnets.
- A typical global routing prefix is /48 with a /64 subnet ID, resulting in 4.3 billion subnets per organization.
Interface ID
- Equivalent to the host portion of an IPv4 address.
- A single host can have multiple interfaces, each with its own IPv6 address.
- A 64-bit Interface ID allows for 18 quintillion devices per subnet.
IPv6 Subnetting
- Organizations can create subnets within their site, allowing for logical network design.
- IPv6 allows for more than enough subnets and hosts per subnet.
- Address conservation is not a concern with IPv6.
- Subnetting in IPv6 is easier than in IPv4, as there is no need for binary conversion.
Generating Interface IDs
- Interface IDs are generated using the EUI-64 process or randomly generated.
- The EUI-64 process uses the MAC address to create a unique interface ID.
- The EUI-64 process includes the hexadecimal value "fffe" in the middle of the interface ID.
- Randomly generated interface IDs are used to enhance privacy.
Dynamically Generated LLAs
- All IPv6 devices must have an IPv6 LLA (Link-Local Address).
- LLAs are dynamically generated using the fe80::/10 prefix and the Interface ID.
- LLAs can be generated using the EUI-64 process or randomly generated.
IPv6 Multicast Addresses
- ff02::2 All-routers multicast group: IPv6 routers join this group to receive RA (Router Advertisement) messages.
- Solicited-node multicast addresses are mapped to special Ethernet multicast addresses, allowing for more efficient packet delivery.
IPv6 Configuration Verification
- Network administrators should verify IPv6 address configuration for both LLAs and GUAs.
- Duplicate Address Detection (DAD) is a process used to ensure the uniqueness of IPv6 unicast addresses.
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Test your knowledge on IPv6 addressing and subnetting concepts. This quiz covers the structure of IPv6 addresses, including the global routing prefix, subnet ID, and interface ID. Understand how these elements work together to facilitate internet connectivity and network organization.
