IP addresses are the backbone of the Internet, a massive network that connects billions of devices. As the digital world changed, so did the limitations of IPv4 addressing. In this article, we explore these limitations and how IPv6 addresses them, paving the way for a more interconnected future. Table of Contents IPv4: A Brief Overview What is the limitation of the ipv4 protocol The Inherent Limitations of IPv4 IPv6: The Modern Solution Comparing IPv4 and IPv6 Frequently Asked Questions IPv4: A Brief Overview IPv4, standing for Internet Protocol version 4, uses a 32-bit address space. This ..read more

Table of Contents The IPv4 exhaustion and rise of IPv6 What is NAT 64? How does NAT 64 work? Advantages of NAT 64 DNS64: The companion to NAT64 Types of NAT 64 Stateless vs. Stateful: Which is superior? Lastly Frequently Asked Questions As businesses expand, their need for internet capacity increases, pressing against the limitations of the IPv4 protocol. The newer IPv6 protocol provides a solution with its significantly larger address space. However, integrating these two systems is essential for seamless communication. NAT64 serves as a practical tool for this integration, enabling dev ..read more

In April, the number of IPv4 transfers decreased compared to March. RIPE completed the highest number of transfers (600), followed by ARIN (219), APNIC (115) and LACNIC (3). Let’s see what happened with each Regional Internet Registry: RIPE saw a small drop in transfers, with 600 in April compared to 657 in March. ARIN saw a decrease in transfers, dropping from 480 in March to 219 in April. APNIC recorded an increase in transfers, with the number rising to 115 in April from 104 in March. LACNIC’s transfer numbers slightly decreased, going down to 3 in April from 10 in March. You can visit ou ..read more

The Internet depends on a system called the Internet Protocol (IP), to send data from one computer to another all over the world. For a long time, IPv4 was the only IP version used. It started running out of space because more devices kept connecting to the internet. That’s when IPv6 came into play, offering a much larger space for more devices. But what happens when you use a VPN, a tool that helps keep your internet connection private? The type of IP version—IPv4 or IPv6—can make a big difference. IPv4 has been around since the 1980s, and it’s widely supported. However, IPv6, introduced in t ..read more

In March, the number of IPv4 transfers increased compared to February. RIPE completed the highest number of transfers (657), followed by ARIN (480), APNIC (104) and LACNIC (10). Let’s take a closer look at what happened with each RIR: RIPE slightly decreased, with 657 transfers in March down from 714 in February. ARIN  had an increase in total transfers, with 480 in March as compared to 298 in February. APNIC had a minor drop from 133 transfers in February to 104 in March. LACNIC’s transfer numbers slightly decreased, going down to 10 in March from 14 in February. You can visit our dedi ..read more

With the Czech government’s recent resolution to discontinue IPv4 in favor of IPv6 for state-provided web services, a significant question arises: Are we witnessing the end of IPv4? The truth is nuanced. While this move by the Czech government, as reported by CZ.NIC and echoed by discussions in the APNIC community, highlights a robust push towards IPv6, it does not mean IPv4 will be immediately phased out. This step is part of a broader, gradual shift to IPv6, acknowledging the complexity and extended timeline required for a full transition. IPv6 was developed to address the exhaustion of IPv4 ..read more

Internet technology has rapidly advanced, making it essential to improve IP address systems. IPv6, the sixth version of IP addresses, is the key solution for modern internet needs, especially for mobile networks. In this article, we’ll explore how IPv6 offers better compatibility with mobile networks compared to IPv4 Table of Contents The Rise of IPv6 in Mobile Technology What are the IPv4 Limitations in Mobile Networks Why IPv6 Time For Businesses To Adapt Frequently Asked Questions The Rise of IPv6 in Mobile Technology IPv6 represents a major leap forward from its predecessor, IPv4, by ad ..read more

In February, the number of IPv4 transfers increased compared to January. RIPE completed the highest number of transfers (714), followed by ARIN (298), APNIC (133) and LACNIC (14). Here’s a closer look at what happened with each RIR: RIPE had an increase in transfers, with 714 in February as compared to 256 in January. ARIN saw a rise in transfers, escalating to 298 in February from just 119 in January. APNIC transfers surged to 133 in February, up from 99 in January. LACNIC transfers rose to 14 in February, up from only 4 in January. For the latest and most comprehensive IPv4 transfer detail ..read more

An IPv4 Datagram Header is a crucial component of the Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4), which is used for routing Internet traffic and other packet-switched layer networks such as Ethernet. The header plays a significant role in ensuring the correct delivery of data across networks by providing essential information about the datagram (packet). Table of Contents Structure of the IPv4 Datagram Header Version (4 bits) Header Length (IHL) (4 bits) Type of Service (8 bits) Total Length (16 bits) Identification (16 bits) Flags (3 bits) Fragment Offset (13 bits) Time to Live (TTL) (8 bits) Proto ..read more

Alpha Infolab, Inc. is delighted to announce that the company has played a key role in enabling the procurement of IPv4 addresses for Neom. Neom is a brainchild of Saudi Crown Prince His Royal Highness Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud, which is a ground breaking urban development initiative of the Government of Saudi Arabia. Neom, a pioneering initiative set to redefine urban living is a dream project poised to incorporate cutting-edge facilities such as a floating industrial complex, a global trade hub, luxurious tourist resorts and a linear city powered entirely by renewable energy. Dr. Ajay Goya ..read more