IPv6: Understanding its Development, Architectural Enhancements, and Current Adoption

Table of ContentsIntroduction1.1 Historical BackgroundObjectives of This ArticleIPv6 Architecture2.1 Address Structure2.2 Header Format2.3 Extension HeadersAddressing and Routing3.1 Address Allocation3.2 Routing Protocols3.3 Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP)Transition from IPv4 to IPv64.1 Dual Stack Approach4.2 Tunneling Mechanisms4.3 Translation TechniquesSecurity in IPv65.1 IPsec5.2 Privacy ExtensionsIPv6 adoptionConclusion1. Introduction

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