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IPv6 resource guideDefinitionIPv6 Internet addresses are unique 128-bit identifiers used to address hosts on the Internet. The IPv6 protocol has been introduced to overcome the limitations of IPv4, particularly in relation to the total number of possible addresses available. Although IPv6 addresses are now available, most networks on the Internet are still addressed using IPv4 address space. ContentsNewsAPNIC is facilitating IPv6 adoption in the Asia Pacific region by introducing an IPv6 transit exchange. This is a research and development project that will continue to run for as long as the participants require APNIC to provide the service. However, this situation will be reviewed when commercial providers begin to offer native IPv6 services. APNIC will also advertise prefixes and negotiate peers for both 2-byte and 4-byte Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) to IPv6 neighbours of this service. The preference for the IPv6 exchange is a Multi-Lateral Peering Agreement (MLPA) style service. That is, we will re-advertise all routes presented to us. The more routes you are willing to advertise, the better! As such, any offers from organisations to provide full transit will be greatly appreciated. Any organisation with an IPv6 prefix is welcome and encouraged to join. For more information, please see the ICONS blog.On 2 September 2007 at APNIC 24 in New Delhi, India, the APNIC community passed a resolution on IPv6. The resolution acknowledged the critical importance of IPv6 to the future success of the Internet, and recognised that the remaining free pool of IPv4 would be consumed in the next two to four years. Policy and IPv6 information
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