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What are the main differences between IPv4 and IPv6 ?

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What are the main differences between IPv4 and IPv6 ?
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  1. Anusree Sanalkumar
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    1. Address Length

    • IPv4: Uses 32-bit addresses, so we have around 4.3 billion unique addresses.
    • IPv6: Uses 128-bit addresses, so it can provide a huge number of addresses—about 340 undecillion.

    2. Address Format

    • IPv4: Addresses are written with four numbers separated by dots.
    • IPv6: Addresses are written with eight groups of four letters and numbers separated by colons.

    3. Header Complexity

    • IPv4: The header has many parts, which can make it a bit complicated.
    • IPv6: The header is simpler and faster to process.

    4. Address Configuration

    • IPv4: You can set addresses manually or use DHCP to do it automatically.
    • IPv6: Can automatically assign addresses by itself and also uses DHCPv6.

    5. NAT (Network Address Translation)

    • IPv4: Often uses NAT because there aren’t enough addresses for every device.
    • IPv6: Doesn’t need NAT because it has plenty of addresses for all devices.

    6. Security

    • IPv4: Security features are optional.
    • IPv6: Has built-in security features, making it more secure.

    7. Broadcasting

    • IPv4: Can send data to all devices on a network at once.
    • IPv6: Doesn’t use broadcasting but has other methods to send data.

    8. Fragmentation

    • IPv4: Both the sender and routers can break down large data packets.
    • IPv6: Only the sender breaks down data packets; routers don’t.

    So, IPv6 is like an upgraded version of IPv4, with more addresses, simpler setup, and better security.

  2. Kartheek Jegan Kuberi Dhamodharan
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    IPv4 and IPv6 are two versions of Internet Protocol (IP) used for identifying devices on a network. Here are the main differences:

    Address Format:

    • IPv4: Uses a 32-bit address format, expressed in decimal as four octets separated by periods (e.g., 192.168.1.1). It supports about 4.3 billion unique addresses.
    • IPv6: Uses a 128-bit address format, expressed in hexadecimal and separated by colons (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334). It supports a vastly larger number of unique addresses.

    Address Space:

    • IPv4: Limited address space, leading to the exhaustion of available addresses.
    • IPv6: Provides an enormous address space, effectively eliminating the issue of address exhaustion.

    Header Complexity:

    • IPv4: More complex header with 12 fields, making it less efficient for routing.
    • IPv6: Simplified header with 8 fields, designed for efficient processing and routing.

    Configuration:

    • IPv4: Often requires manual or DHCP configuration.
    • IPv6: Supports auto-configuration capabilities, allowing devices to generate their own addresses.

    Security:

    • IPv4: Security is optional and relies on additional protocols like IPsec.
    • IPv6: IPsec is built-in, providing mandatory support for secure communications.

    Fragmentation:

    • IPv4: Routers and sending hosts can fragment packets.
    • IPv6: Only sending hosts can fragment packets, enhancing efficiency and reducing router workload.

    IPv6 improves scalability, security, and efficiency over IPv4, addressing the limitations of the older protocol.

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