IPv4 and IPv6 are the two versions of the Internet Protocol. While IPv4 has powered the internet for decades, IPv6 is the future of the web. Here's why the transition matters.
IPv4
192.168.1.1
- 32-bit addresses
- ~4.3 billion addresses
- Simple configuration
- Widely adopted
IPv6
2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
- 128-bit addresses
- 340 sextillion addresses
- Enhanced security
- Future-proof
Why is IPv6 important?
With the exponential growth of the internet and the Internet of Things (IoT), IPv4 addresses are running out. IPv6 solves this problem and offers additional benefits like better security and efficiency.
Did you know?
Every square meter of Earth's surface could get over 100 trillion IP addresses with IPv6!
Migrating to IPv6
The transition to IPv6 has been ongoing for years. Modern routers and operating systems support both protocols, allowing for a seamless transition.