Skip to main content

Dynamic Routing and IPv6

IPv6 Addressing Basics

Dynamic Routing and IPv6

IPv6 Addressing Basics

intermediate

Learn the 128-bit IPv6 address format, hexadecimal notation, and how to abbreviate addresses.

11 steps 15 minIntermediate

What you'll learn

  • Explain why IPv6 was created
  • Identify the structure of an IPv6 address
  • Understand how IPv6 addresses differ from IPv4 addresses
  • Recognize IPv6 prefix notation
  • Recognize basic IPv6 address formatting and shortening rules

Key Terms included

6 flip-cards to review