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| * '''Basics of working with IPv6:'''<br> | | * '''Basics of working with IPv6:'''<br> |
| :+ First thing to know is the fact that IPv6 addresses contain several zeros that can be shortened in several forms, such as-<br> | | :+ First thing to know is the fact that IPv6 addresses contain several zeros that can be shortened in several forms, such as-<br> |
− | ::FE80:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:F123 = FE80:0:0:0:0:0:0:F123 = FE80::F123<br> | + | ::<pre>FE80:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:F123 = FE80:0:0:0:0:0:0:F123 = FE80::F123</pre> |
| :+ Additionally, the huge address space of IPv6 allows devices to have serverl addresses used for various purposes (for example, local communication, global communication)<br> | | :+ Additionally, the huge address space of IPv6 allows devices to have serverl addresses used for various purposes (for example, local communication, global communication)<br> |
| ::'''The loopback address (::1)''' is a similar address than 127.0.0.0 in IPv4 used to check the status of the interface (is good for checking if you have enabled IPv6 in your OS). <br> | | ::'''The loopback address (::1)''' is a similar address than 127.0.0.0 in IPv4 used to check the status of the interface (is good for checking if you have enabled IPv6 in your OS). <br> |
| ::'''The local-link addresses (FE80::/10)''' is used to communicate with devices in the same link (however, the link can be extended with Layer 2 switches).<br> | | ::'''The local-link addresses (FE80::/10)''' is used to communicate with devices in the same link (however, the link can be extended with Layer 2 switches).<br> |
| ::'''The global addresses (everything else)''' are used for communicating devices globally.<br> | | ::'''The global addresses (everything else)''' are used for communicating devices globally.<br> |
− | [[File:6LoWPANWSNNetwork.png|center|frame|link=|6LoWPAN Wireless Sensor Network]] | + | [[File:6LoWPANWSNNetwork.png|center|frame|6LoWPAN Wireless Sensor Network]] |
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| == You will learn == | | == You will learn == |
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