Deploying IPv6 in Broadband Acess Networks

Deploying IPv6 in Broadband Access Networks

Adeel Ahmed

Salman Asadullah

An essential reference for deploying IPv6 in broadband networks

With the exponential growth of the Internet and increasing number of end users, service providers are increasingly looking for ways to expand their networks to meet the scalability requirements of the growing number of Internet-ready appliances or "always-on" devices. This book bridges a gap in the literature by providing coverage of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), specifically in broadband access networks. The authors, who are Cisco Certified Internetworking Experts (CCIE), provide comprehensive and first-rate coverage of:
* IPv6 drivers in broadband networks
* IPv6 deployment in Cable, DSL, ETTH, and Wireless networks
* Configuring and troubleshooting IPv6 gateway routers and host
* Configuring and troubleshooting IPv6 edge routers
* Configuring and troubleshooting IPv6 provisioning servers

The authors also discuss challenges faced by service providers and how IPv6 addresses these issues. Additionally, the book is complemented with examples throughout to further facilitate readers' comprehension and a real large-scale IPv6 BB SP case study is presented. Deploying IPv6 in Broadband Access Networks is essential reading for network operators, network design engineers and consultants, network architects, and members of the networking community.

This book discusses the challenges faced by Service Providers today and how IPv6 addresses these issues. The first part of the book covers drivers for IPv6 in broadband networks to give readers an idea of why they should be looking at deploying IPv6 in thier networks. Chapter 2 gives an overview of IPv6 protocol basics and provisioning. The second part of the book concentrates on IPv6 deployment techniques in various broadband deployment models, similarities and differences between the two. The third part of the book focuses on detailed configuration of different components in an IPv6 broadband solution, debugging and troubleshooting guidelines. This will help readers configure and troubleshoot problems when they deploy IPv6 in their networks. The book is written by CCIEs who have been working with various customers worldwide on IPv6 deployment, standard bodies and technical forums since 2002. The goal of this book is to be used as a guide for network engineers and architects, while deploying IPV6 in their BB networks. CCIE = Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert - Cicso's highest level of  professional certification

Preface. Acknowledgements. Purpose of the Book. Arrangement of the Book. About the Authors. Audience. Dedications from the Authors. About the Contributor. About the Reviewers. Endorsements. PART I. Chapter 1: IPv6 Drivers in Broadband Networks. IPv6 Based Services. Broadband Access Models. Summary. References. Chapter 2: IPv6 Overview. IPv6 Protocol Basics. Summary. References. PART II. Chapter 3: Deploying IPv6 in Cable Networks. Cable Network Elements. Cable Networks today. Summary. References. Chapter 4: IPv6 Deployment in DSL, ETTH & Wireless Networks. A New Remote Access Architecture for IPv6. DSL Networks. Ethernet Networks. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless Networks. Summary. References. PART III. Chapter 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 Gateway Routers and Hosts. IPv6 Support on Gateway Routers (GWR). IPv6 Support on Windows XP. Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and 2008. IPv6 Support on Linux. IPv6 Support on MAC OS X. PPPv6 Support on MAC OS X. IPv6 Support on Solaris. Troubleshooting IPv6 on GWR and Hosts. Summary. References. Chapter 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 Edge Routers. IPv6 Configurations on Edge Routers (ER). Summary. References. Chapter 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 Provisioning Servers. IPv6 Support on DHCP Servers. IPv6 Support on DNS Servers. IPv6 Support on TFTP servers. IPv6 Support on AAA and Radius Servers. Troubleshooting IPv6 on ER and RADIUS AAA Servers. Summary. References. Chapter 8: Conclusion. IPv6 Addressing Considerations. IPv4-IPv6 and IPv6-IPv6 Interworking . Subscriber Logging . Recovery Options . Summary. Appendices.