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IPv6: Benefits, pitfalls and solutions

IPv6 is now online and in operation in local networks. It will play an increasingly important role in future. This topic page provides information on how to handle IPv6.

IPv6 guideline

At just under three pages long, the guideline explains why you should deal with IPv6 and how to approach it, without going into the technical details.

Leitlinie IPv6 - Warum Sie sich mit IPv6 befassen sollten v1.1

Secure connection of local networks to the internet (ISi-LANA)

ISi-LANA is a comprehensive technical study that provides recommendations on designing local networks (LAN) and connecting them to the internet. It also takes account of IPv6. The most important principles of IPv6 are explained in a separate chapter.

Sichere Anbindung von lokalen Netzen an das Internet v2.1 (ISi-S)

Design of IPv6 networks (CSE-057)

This recommendation briefly summarises certain important aspects that must be considered in the design of IPv6 networks.

Zur Konzeption von IPv6-Netzen v2.0

Effects of IPv6 on pure IPv4 networks (CSE-0578)

Failure to comply with IPv6 can have an unintended impact on your own IT. This document highlights a number of pitfalls.

Effekte von IPv6 auf reine IPv4 Netze v2.0

IPv6 for internet service providers

The recommended action for internet service providers gives information that should be taken into account when introducing IPv6.

IPv6 für Internet-Service-Provider v2.0