| IPv4 Exhaustion |
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| Written by Adam |
| Wednesday, 04 November 2009 13:07 |
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Analysts predict in the next two years the web will run out of IP addresses. That's why they recommend the businessman must immediately upgrade their Internet protocol to IPv6, the latest version of internet protocol addressing system that increases the availability of the web address. A survey done by the European Commission found that some companies are now preparing to switch from the current protocol addressing system, the IPv4 to IPv6. IPv4 and IPv6 protocol is a system where the web address was created and designed. Each site has a unique IP address is represented by a series of numbers.
The difference is that IPv4 has a 32-bit addressing system. With that, IPv4 can create approximately 4.3 billion unique web address. While IPv6 has a capacity four times from IPv4. With 128-bit addressing system, IPv6 capable of more web addresses of IPv4. With all the devices connected to the Internet that is compatible with IPv6, we continue to be able connected and feel safe. Especially in terms of Internet growth and sustainable global digital economy. European Commission survey says, from 610 government agencies, education, and organizations in Europe, Middle East and Asia only 17% who have upgraded their’s to the IPv6 protocol. The European Commission has warned early on that the timely renewal of the protocol is essential for growth and stability of the Internet. |
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