Advantages in NDP and SLAAC
- Simplified Network Configuration: They also noted that SLAAC enables devices to set themselves spontaneously while not requiring a user or a DHCP server.
- Scalability: However, they are suitable for large-scale network environments especially if frequent maintenance is not feasible.
- Enhanced Security: SEND is a SPD that can be used to protect neighbor discovery processes included in NDP.
- Seamless Mobility: It conveniences means that Devices can have portable connectivity from one network to another by using the dynamic address configuration.
IPv6 Neighbor Discovery and Stateless Address Autoconfiguration
As the world shifts from IPv4 to IPv6, there is a need to discuss some mechanisms that support this paradigm shift. Neighbor Discovery (ND) and Stateless Address Autoconfiguration or also known as SLAAC are among the building blocks of IPv6. These protocols improve the operation and performance of IPv6 networks offering an easy way to connect networks together and offer IoT capabilities. In this article, the author aims to provide insight into the these two protocols, how they work, and their advantages in context to the IPv6 environment.