Skip to main content
  • Book
  • © 2005

Understanding IPv6

  • Includes both IPv6 transition and mobile IPv6

  • Addresses critical techniques in transition mechanicsm including Teredo

  • Extensive coverage of mobility related security mechanisms (such as firewall and VPN traversal, cryptographically generated addresses, and return routability mechanism) and mobility enhancement mechanisms

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Other ways to access

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check for access.

Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. The Age of IPv6

    Pages 1-8
  3. Address Architecture

    Pages 25-38
  4. Neighbor Discovery

    Pages 51-72
  5. Domain Name System (DNS)

    Pages 151-172
  6. Security in Mobile IP

    Pages 251-268
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 269-279

About this book

IPv6, Internet Protocol Version 6, is the next-generation internet protocol designed by the IETF to replace the current IPv4, now nearly 20 years old. As the new IPv6 protocol replaces IPv4, professionals need a practical and detailed reference and introduction that explains the new capabilities and changes. Especially since new and modified features and integration of additional protocols underpin IPv6, a well-organized overview becomes even vital.

Here readers find a full explanation of what they need to know to function optimally in the new environment. Based on the latest IETF meetings, Understanding IPv6 provides not only the basics but details on transition and optimization mechanisms, modifications in DNS, mobile IPv6, and security issues.

In addition, Understanding IPv6 explains each topic based on the latest IETF published documents and:

Compares IPv6 and IPv4, e.g., crucial aspects such as protocol and addressing architecture, expanded address features, modifications of DNS, and header formats.

Clarifies the many related protocols that need to be mastered in optimizing IPv6, plus core features such as neighbor discovery, address autoconfiguration, and DHCPv6.

Details internetworking mechanisms and mobility services with many examples and figures.

Devotes full coverage to transition mechanisms, especially Teredo.

Understanding IPv6 is a reference work for graduate level students, communications engineers and researchers.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea

    Youngsong Mun

  • Daejin University, Kyungki, Korea

    Hyewon K. Lee

Bibliographic Information

Buy it now

Buying options

eBook USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Other ways to access