Answer to Question #262487 in Computer Networks for Xryzier

Question

Questions:

1.List down the different between IPv4 and IPv6 address?

2.Cite a situation in which you can apply the knowledge about IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.

Answer 1

1.

• IPV4 has an address length of 32 bits while IPV6 has 128 bits.
• Security feature in IPV4 is dependent on application whereas the IPV6 has an inbuilt system in its protocol.
• IPV4 is represented in decimal while IPV6 is represented in hexadecimal
• The checksum field in IPV4 is present while IPV6 has no checksum field.
• Encryption and authentication are not provided for IPV4 but are present in IPV6.

2.

• Dual stacking or tunneling. This is a scenario where a network hardware is made to use both IPV4 and IPV6 addresses simultaneously. Alternatively, IPV6 packets can be encapsulated in IPV4 packets.