What is an IP address? IPv4 vs IPv6 explained
The following infographic discusses the basic principles of IPv4 and IPv6 implementation. The following IPv4/IPv6 topics are discussed:
- What is an IP address and how it's associated with computer hardware
- Two principal functions of an IP address allocation
- Communication basics between the computers
- How do an IP address routing and associated communications work
- Sequence of an IP address routing
- IPv4 vs IPv6 address usage and development timelines
- 1990's data IP pool allocation vs present time IP address ranges
- Formatting of an IPv4 address
- Long term IPv6 solution and possible short term issues
- Compatibility of both IP address types