Introduction to IPV6

This course explores the next-generation IP addressing standard, focusing on its necessity and advantages over IPv4. It covers IPv6 addressing schemes, basic subnetting techniques, and various IPv6 address types. Students will learn different methods of IPv6 address assignment including manual, stateless, and stateful configurations. The course also provides practical insights into IPv6 functionalities through analysis of IPv6 headers and extension headers using Wireshark, and discusses datagram sizes, MTU, and fragmentation. Additional topics include Network Discovery Protocol (NDP), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), and dual stacking techniques. Practical exercises using GNS3 illustrate basic network communication over Ethernet with IPv6, enhancing the learning experience with hands-on applications.

  • 16 Lessons

    Total Lessons

  • 3 hour, 42 minutes

    Total Video duration

    • 4 Labs

      Lab Videos

    At the end of this course, you'll learn how to

    • Explain the reasons for adopting IPv6 over IPv4.
    • Configure IPv6 addresses and perform basic subnetting.
    • Identify IPv6 address types and assignment methods.
    • Analyze IPv6 and extension headers using Wireshark.
    • Manage IPv6 datagram sizes, understand MTU settings, and handle fragmentation including Path MTU discovery.
    • Explore Network Discovery Protocol (NDP) functions and dual stacking techniques.

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