The worldwide exhaustion of traditional IPv4 addresses has led to the rapid development and enhancement of Internet technology and network-ready appliances. In particular, IP version 6 (IPv6) has been developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) as the next generation Internet protocol to replace IPv4 and provide additional IP addresses for the increasing number of mobile devices and network-ready appliances. With a large number of appliances already functionally IPv6 network-ready, the transition to IPv6 is inevitable.
Application Note
Traditionally, field wiring for sensors provided reliable signal transmission and safety in industrial automation. However, new technological developments have arised in response to the increasing demand for a greater variety of devices. Industry experts foresee that the new IPv6 protocol and next generation wireless communications will play a major role in this trend.t New access technologies, like Power Line Communications (PLC) allows transmission of data over power lines. Since the deployment and use of wired systems in remote areas is usually not feasible due to the high cost, wireless is the best solution.
Moxa Offerings
IPv6 Ready
DIN-Rail Mount Ethernet Switches
EDS-510A
Media support: copper, fiber, and PoE
Configurable 10/100/1000-TX and/or 100/1000-FX
-40 to +75°C operating temperature
IPv6 Ready
Rackmount Ethernet Switches
IKS-6726
Up to 18 fiber ports for superb EMI immunity
Isolated redundant power with
universal 24/48 VDC or 110/220 VDC/VAC inputs
-40 to +75°C operating temperature
* All Moxa's DIN-Rail and rackmount managed Ethernet switches will support IPv6 by Q4 2009.
The worldwide exhaustion of traditional IPv4 addresses has led to the rapid development and enhancement of Internet technology and network-ready appliances. In particular, IP version 6 (IPv6) has been developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) as the next generation Internet protocol to replace IPv4 and provide additional IP addresses for the increasing number of mobile devices and network-ready appliances. With a large number of appliances already functionally IPv6 network-ready, the transition to IPv6 is inevitable.
Traditionally, field wiring for sensors provided reliable signal transmission and safety in industrial automation. However, new technological developments have arised in response to the increasing demand for a greater variety of devices. Industry experts foresee that the new IPv6 protocol and next generation wireless communications will play a major role in this trend.t New access technologies, like Power Line Communications (PLC) allows transmission of data over power lines. Since the deployment and use of wired systems in remote areas is usually not feasible due to the high cost, wireless is the best solution.
