The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has
successfully migrated its network to the Internet Protocol Version Six (IPv6),
an evolutionary upgrade of the Internet protocol born out of concern that the
demand for IP addresses would exceed the available supply, reports ITRealms.
The migration and subsequent implementation of IPv6 on the
IXPN’s network follow the official announcement of the depletion of the
Internet Protocol Version Four (IPv4). IXPN members like Web4africa, MainOne
and Google presently exchange IPv6 content at the Exchange.
According to a statement signed by the Managing Director,
Mr. Muhammed Rudman, the implementation of the IPv6 on IXPN’s network mean that
members who have migrated to IPv6 can now come on board with their IPv6 as they
have been provided with a platform that will enable such.
“Apart from giving our members the platform to experience
enhanced connectivity, the implementation of IPv6 on our network will place
Nigeria on the international map where other countries that have implemented
IPv6 are,” the statement reads.
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) had
officially announced the depletion of the Internet Protocol Version Four. This
led to the setting up of an IPv6 council in Nigeria whose sole responsibility
was to ensure that the operators and Nigeria as a whole migrates to the use of
IPv6.
IPv6 is the successor to Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4).
It was designed as an evolutionary upgrade to the Internet Protocol and will
allow the Internet to grow steadily, both in terms of the number of hosts
connected and the total amount of data traffic transmitted.
Chuks Egbune/GEE
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