Networking · Network Fundamentals
IPv4 vs IPv6
Compare the familiar 32-bit IPv4 format with the larger 128-bit IPv6 address space.
2 min micro-lessonLesson focus
IPv4 vs IPv6Describe the key ideas behind “IPv4 vs IPv6” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
Video resources will be added as each NEST lesson is published.Learning objective
What you will understand
Describe the key ideas behind “IPv4 vs IPv6” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
Key ideas
- 32-bit IPv4
- 128-bit IPv6
- Address capacity
Try it
Identify whether sample addresses use IPv4 or IPv6.
Quick recap
Compare the familiar 32-bit IPv4 format with the larger 128-bit IPv6 address space.