Scalable and Secure IPv6 Solutions for Connecting Mobile Networks to the GIG

Abstract

Future military programs are mandated to use IPv6; however, little emphasis has been placed on exploiting the potential in IPv6 to more efficiently support mobile networks. Current approaches mimic IPv4 solutions, which may prevent the full benefits of IPv6 from being realized in dynamic networks. These IPv4-copycat solutions may, for example, degrade routing performance and scalability. In this paper we analyze the alternatives available within IPv6 to improve the interconnection of mobile user networks with the GIG, while addressing the stringent application and security requirements of future military networks. The benefits apply to both the mobile network and its more stable transit backbones. We show that much better scalability, performance and autonomy can be achieved in supporting mobile user networks. No new protocols are required; only exploiting advanced IPv6 features such as autoconfiguration, large address space, address summarization for routing, and advanced mobility support. We also show that our proposed solutions can be made compatible with military security needs, such as the use of HAIPE.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA481608

Entities

People

  • Anthony Mcauley
  • Isil Sebuektekin

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Addressing
  • Automated Text Summarization
  • Cellular Networks
  • Communication Systems
  • Computing System Architectures
  • Intellectual Property
  • Mobile Phones
  • Mobility
  • Network Architecture
  • Network Protocols
  • Networks
  • Routing Protocols
  • Scalability
  • Security
  • Spine
  • Standards
  • Wireless Communications

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  • Computer science

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  • Computer Networking
  • Cybersecurity.
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  • Space