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
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