EQUIPEngadget · 47m ago
The internet needs IPv6 and so does your home network
Executive Brief
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Current network transitions to IPv6 are necessary to accommodate the vast increase in globally connected devices. Organizations must verify device compatibility to ensure seamless connectivity and long-term network scalability as IPv4 addresses reach capacity.
- 01IPv6 provides a virtually inexhaustible supply of IP addresses for global networking needs
- 02Current device adoption of the new protocol remains inconsistent across consumer and enterprise hardware
- 03Transitioning from IPv4 is essential to maintain modern home and business network functionality
- 04Infrastructure updates are required to fully utilize the expanded addressing capabilities of IPv6
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IPv6 has more available addresses than we could ever hope to use, but not all devices are taking advantage yet.