This chapter examines the purpose and use of the IPv6 header within the IPv6 protocol. The IPv6 header can be divided into a basic header that appears in every IPv6 packet and several extension ...

The global transition from IPv4 to IPv6 has gained major traction, driven by the urgent need to accommodate a rapidly expanding number of internet-connected devices and the introduction of IPv6 ...

This chapter discusses the implications of the IPv6 extension headers, how they work, and how they differ from the IP option headers used with IPv4. Particular attention will be paid to the proper ...