Ipv6 Transition Mechanism
Implementation of IPv6 Hotspot Network towards the IPv6 Transition Strategy
A.Suffian Mohamad, Ahmad Syamil Wahid, Dr. Jalil Md Desa
Network Transmission & Security Cluster, IP-Core Network Technology Programme, TM R&D
{asuffian, syamil, drjalil}@tmrnd.com.my
Abstract—IPv4 is showing its limitations as global communications and service demands increase and new Internet applications are developed. IPv6 is the next-generation protocol designed to replace IPv4. Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 is important because IPv6 will provide a network infrastructure that is more scaleable and secure. IPv6 can enable advanced applications for communications and can provide a robust foundation for the 21st century information age. This paper presents the implementation of IPv6 hotspot network as the deployment strategy approach towards the transition to IPv6 by using dual-stacks and configured tunnel mechanism.
Index Terms—IPv6 Transition, IPv6 Hotspot Network
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INTRODUCTION
Pv6 has several well-known and understood benefits besides the increased address space. These include increased end-to-end security of systems and automated address allocation for internet connected devices. We are in the early stages in the deployment of IPv6, with few IPv6 applications in the market and the first router products needing to make trade-offs between the available IPv6 services. The initial focus of is on the migration and transition techniques required for the deployment, rather than on meeting the requirements for high levels of traffic. There are many hurdles to overcome before a successful transition from IPv4 to IPv6 can be made. With a huge installed base of IPv4, a key obstacle to IPv6 deployment is how to migrate to the ‘new’, while continuing to support the ‘old’. Transitional technologies that allow coexistence of both versions and a phased transition to IPv6 are essential. Although the success of IPv6 will depend ultimately on the availability of
A.Suffian Mohamad, Ahmad Syamil Wahid, Dr. Jalil Md Desa
Network Transmission & Security Cluster, IP-Core Network Technology Programme, TM R&D
{asuffian, syamil, drjalil}@tmrnd.com.my
Abstract—IPv4 is showing its limitations as global communications and service demands increase and new Internet applications are developed. IPv6 is the next-generation protocol designed to replace IPv4. Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 is important because IPv6 will provide a network infrastructure that is more scaleable and secure. IPv6 can enable advanced applications for communications and can provide a robust foundation for the 21st century information age. This paper presents the implementation of IPv6 hotspot network as the deployment strategy approach towards the transition to IPv6 by using dual-stacks and configured tunnel mechanism.
Index Terms—IPv6 Transition, IPv6 Hotspot Network
I
INTRODUCTION
Pv6 has several well-known and understood benefits besides the increased address space. These include increased end-to-end security of systems and automated address allocation for internet connected devices. We are in the early stages in the deployment of IPv6, with few IPv6 applications in the market and the first router products needing to make trade-offs between the available IPv6 services. The initial focus of is on the migration and transition techniques required for the deployment, rather than on meeting the requirements for high levels of traffic. There are many hurdles to overcome before a successful transition from IPv4 to IPv6 can be made. With a huge installed base of IPv4, a key obstacle to IPv6 deployment is how to migrate to the ‘new’, while continuing to support the ‘old’. Transitional technologies that allow coexistence of both versions and a phased transition to IPv6 are essential. Although the success of IPv6 will depend ultimately on the availability of
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