Questions and Answers
How many bits are in an IPv6 address?
128 bits
Besides a larger address space, what are some additional benefits of IPv6 when compared to IPv4?
Simplified header, Autoconfiguration, Enhanced multicast support, Extension headers, Flow labels, Security and mobility built in, Improved address allocation, Strict aggregation
What is an IPv6 unicast address?
An address that identifies a single device with a one-to-one mapping.
What is a global unicast address (GUA)?
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What is a link-local unicast address?
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What is an IPv6 anycast address?
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What is an IPv6 multicast address?
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What is the address used for the IPv6 loopback address?
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What are the two rules for reducing the size of written IPv6 addresses?
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Study Notes
IPv6 Address Structure
- An IPv6 address consists of 128 bits, formatted into eight 16-bit segments represented in hexadecimal.
- Example IPv6 address:
2001:0D02:0000:0000:0000:C003:0001:F00D
.
Benefits of IPv6 over IPv4
- Simplified header structure enhances processing efficiency.
- Autoconfiguration allows devices to assign themselves addresses automatically.
- Enhanced multicast support enables efficient data transmission to multiple devices.
- Extension headers provide flexibility for additional features.
- Flow labels improve handling of specific data streams.
- Integrated security and mobility features increase robustness.
- Improved address allocation aids in efficient use of address space.
- Strict aggregation facilitates better network routing practices.
Unicast Address Types
- An IPv6 unicast address identifies a single device with a one-to-one mapping.
- Types of unicast addresses include:
- Global Unicast Address
- Link-Local Address
- Loopback Address (::1)
- Unspecified Address (::)
Global Unicast Address (GUA)
- GUA is a globally unique, routable address.
- Range specified by RFC 4291 is
2000::/3
, allocated by IANA.
Link-Local Unicast Address
- Confined to a single physical link and not routable beyond the subnet.
- Typically begins with
FE80
. - Interface ID can be derived from a device's MAC address if not manually set.
- Multiple link-local and global addresses can be associated with an interface.
Anycast Address
- Represents a group of devices providing a common service.
- Data sent to anycast address is delivered to the nearest device.
- Assigning an anycast address involves appending "anycast" to a global unicast address configuration.
Multicast Address
- Identifies a group of devices known as a multicast group.
- Offers a one-to-many mapping, replacing broadcast addresses used in IPv4.
- Multicast addresses use the reserved space
FF00::0/8
.
IPv6 Loopback Address
- The loopback address is
0:0:0:0:0:0:0:1
, commonly expressed as::1
.
Reducing IPv6 Address Size
- Rule 1: Leading zeros in fields can be omitted; fewer than four hexadecimal digits assume leading zeros.
- Rule 2: Consecutive fields of all zeros can be represented by a double colon, but can only appear once in the address.
EUI-64 Standard
- Stretches MAC addresses from 48 to 64 bits by inserting
0xFFFE
at the 24th bit. - Flips the U/L flag in the OUI portion to indicate universality.
- Allows automated unique IPv6 address assignment using a 64-bit identifier based on the modified MAC.
- Example conversion:
00-AA-11-17-FC-0F
to2001:0DB8:0:1:02AA:11FF:17FE:FC0F
.
IPv6 Address Assignment Methods
- An IPv6 host can receive an address through:
- Static assignment
- Stateless autoconfiguration
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 6 (DHCPv6)
- Stateless autoconfiguration involves listening for local prefix advertisements from routers.
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