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A Farewell to ARPs: IPv4 Service on IPv6-Only Networks
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This article discusses an IETF proposal to eliminate the need for ARP and IPv4 subnets by treating IPv4 as a service over IPv6-only network infrastructure. It highlights how current ad-hoc solutions used by major hosting providers demonstrate the need for a standardized approach to reduce operational complexity and security risks.
IPv6-only networks often still depend on IPv4 subnets and ARP. This article introduces an IETF proposal to eliminate both, allowing IPv4 to operate as a service over IPv6-only infrastructure without translation or tunnelling.
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