The transition to IPv6 expands the address space, simplifies Usage Type classification, and supports IoT. However, it also introduces new challenges in filtering, monitoring, and management. Organizations must adapt to effectively leverage IPv6’s capabilities.

The History of IPv5: Why Did We Skip from IPv4 to IPv6? examines the little-known IPv5 protocol, created for streaming data in the 1980s. It discusses its innovative features and limitations, ultimately explaining why it was overshadowed by the development of IPv6.