IPv6 Concepts

IP addresses let machines communicate across a network. DigitalOcean Droplets are assigned IPv4 addresses by default. Enabling IPv6 on a Droplet gives you access to its 16 additional IPv6 addresses.


This glossary defines the core concepts behind IPv6.

A basic overview of core networking concepts, covering basic terminology, common protocols, and the responsibilities and characteristics of the different layers of networking.
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