IPv6 Testing

Abstract

The DoD is committed to transitioning to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) by 2008. Transitional working groups are underway to develop plans to implement IPv6 on Government networks. The DoD is also forming working relationships to conduct testing and share information. IPv6 was developed to resolve the issues of IPv4, mainly the limited amount of addresses and lack of security. The IPv6 address space has expanded from 32 bits (IPv4) to 128 bits (IPv6) creating 2(to the 128th power) unique addresses. It also provides end-to-end security using IPSec, adds mobility features and easier address management. The IPv6 testing team will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with IPv6 heterogeneous networks and other teams enabling us to share resource and equipment. This IPv6 testing is necessary to evaluate interoperability and security issues that will arise in the transition, support and evaluations of IPv6, and dual-stack IPv6 and IPv4 networks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 2006
Accession Number
ADA460472

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  • Christopher B. Landis

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Abstracts
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Contracts
  • Governments
  • Heterogeneous Networks
  • Information Operations
  • Interoperability
  • National Security
  • Network Protocols
  • Networks
  • Security
  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • United States Naval Academy

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  • Computer science

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