MicroNugget: What are the Different IPv6 Shortcuts?

In this video, Keith Barker covers how to shortcut addresses, which saves quite a bit of time when configuring and working with IPv6. IPv6 is incredibly powerful, and that primarily stems from the amount of information you can pack into it. Typing all of this out each time gets old fast, and shortcutting addresses is the answer to that.

A full-length IPv6 address is 128 bits in binary and is split into two basic sections: the network part and the host ID part.

The network part is similar to a street: regardless of the specific house number, everyone on the same street has identical information.

The host ID is similar to your house number, which is unique for every individual device.

The good news is that you don’t have to input IPv6 addresses in binary. Instead, you’ll use something called hexadecimal, where four bits are converted into hex at a time.

Once Keith establishes the basic theory behind IPv6 and why address shortcutting is useful, he’ll walk you through the steps you need to know to do it yourself.

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[KeithBarker]

Thanks for the very kind words, I appreciate it.

Best wishes,

Keith Barker

[KeithBarker]

Thanks for your comments. I am having a blast making it, and hope you do enjoy it.

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Keith

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Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked it!

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[abulzawabe]

I already know how to write an IPv6 address in it's short format, but I just can't get enough of watching your videos Keith ! And to be honest, prior to watching this video, I had absolotley no idea on how to create a loopback interface, , LOL ! Incredible video, and we're behind you all the way :D

[rainsi]

Great video Keith
I'm waiting for your IP6 series on cbt nuggets, i must be great !!! cant wait