Protocol Versions
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Objective
I can explain why different versions of protocols exist.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Explain why the internet needed a new version of the Internet Protocol (IP) like IPv6. What was the main problem with IPv4?
What is Network Address Translation (NAT), and how did it help solve the problem of limited addresses in IPv4?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain why new versions of communication protocols are sometimes created. Give an example of a reason why a protocol might need to be updated to a new version. ”
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