2007-02-10 00:10:04 · 1 answers · asked by juangordillococa 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
That's a relatively general question and we could probably write a book on it... but: IPv4 is currently used just about everywhere, except for the still limited deployments of IPv6 that are out there. When the tricks and tips like private RFC 1918 addressing, the use of NAT, and the widespread deployment of CIDR in the mid 1990s, etc... these have greatl extended the life of IPv4 to the point that IPv6 deployment has met with great resistance. I'm not sure if that answers the question... how is it used: almost everywhere and in conjunction with NAT, CIDR, private addressing and DHCP. If not, please post additional details and I'll re-post.
Still, we will have to go to IPv6 at some point, as just about everything under the sun will have an IP address in the future... home networking will no longer just be PCs and video cameras, but also televisions, stereo systems, intercom systems, programmable thermostats, even your kitchen appliances. Outside your home every traffic light, fire hydrant, and telephone pole could have an IP address. Then all the millions of mobile devices again multiply the number of addresses needed. Only IPv6 can truly accommodate this, along with the other enhancements besides just address space.
2007-02-10 02:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by networkmaster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋