Significance of IPs

Description

The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered. For this assignment, make sure you post your initial response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Complete your participation for this assignment by the end of the week. Significance of IPs In this assignment, you will learn about the significance of IPs. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about the following: IPv4 IPv6 Based on your research and understanding, respond to the following: What are the key differences between the following two terms: supernetting and subnetting? Provide examples for each. Invariably, all technologies are replaced with newer technologies. IPv6 is in the process of replacing IPv4. What are the technical roles of addressing, security, and mobility in the design of IPv6? Do you expect IPv6 will replace IPv4 completely in the coming future? Why or why not? Additionally, can IPv4 networks communicate with IPv6 networks? If yes, how?