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IPv6 Subnetting
IPv6 subnetting involves dividing the vast IPv6 address space into smaller, manageable subnetworks. Unlike IPv4, IPv6 uses a fixed 64-bit prefix for host addressing within a subnet, simplifying the subnetting process. The remaining bits in the IPv6 address are dedicated to network and subnet identifiers. Subnetting in IPv6 is typically performed by extending or borrowing bits from the network or subnet identifier, allowing for the creation of subnets with specific address ranges. IPv6 subnetting supports the efficient allocation of addresses, enhances network organization, and facilitates scalability in the ever-expanding world of internet-connected devices.IPv6 subnetting involves dividing the vast IPv6 address space into smaller, manageable subnetworks. Unlike IPv4, IPv6 uses a fixed 64-bit prefix for host addressing within a subnet, simplifying the subnetting process. The remaining bits in the IPv6 address are dedicated to network and subnet identifiers. Subnetting in IPv6 is typically performed by extending or borrowing bits from the network or subnet identifier, allowing for the creation of subnets with specific address ranges. IPv6 subnetting supports the efficient allocation of addresses, enhances network organization, and facilitates scalability in the ever-expanding world of internet-connected devices.IPv6 subnetting involves dividing the vast IPv6 address space into smaller, manageable subnetworks. Unlike IPv4, IPv6 uses a fixed 64-bit prefix for host addressing within a subnet, simplifying the subnetting process. The remaining bits in the IPv6 address are dedicated to network and subnet identifiers. Subnetting in IPv6 is typically performed by extending or borrowing bits from the network or subnet identifier, allowing for the creation of subnets with specific address ranges. IPv6 subnetting supports the efficient allocation of addresses, enhances network organization, and facilitates scalability in the ever-expanding world of internet-connected devices.