216.24.60.141
This is your IPv4 address
IP Information
IP Type: IPv4
ISP: Amazon.com, Inc.
ASN: AS14618 Amazon.com, Inc.
Location
Country: United States
Region: California
City: San Francisco
Understanding IPv4 vs IPv6
The Internet Protocol (IP) is responsible for addressing and routing data packets so they can travel across networks and arrive at the correct destination. There are two versions of IP in use today: IPv4 and IPv6.
IPv4
Format: 32-bit address written as four numbers separated by periods (e.g., 192.168.1.1)
Address Space: Approximately 4.3 billion unique addresses
Status: Running out of available addresses
Example: 203.0.113.1
IPv6
Format: 128-bit address written as eight groups of hexadecimal digits separated by colons
Address Space: 340 undecillion (3.4×10^38) unique addresses
Status: Gradually being adopted worldwide
Example: 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334
Why is IPv6 important?
IPv6 was developed to address several limitations of IPv4:
- Address Exhaustion: IPv4's limited address space is insufficient for the growing number of internet-connected devices.
- Improved Security: IPv6 includes IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) by default.
- Better Performance: Simplified header format leads to more efficient routing.
- Auto-configuration: IPv6 includes built-in address auto-configuration capabilities.
IPv6 Adoption
As of 2023, global IPv6 adoption continues to grow, with many major network providers, websites, and services now supporting IPv6. However, many networks still operate on IPv4 or use transitional technologies like Dual-Stack, NAT64, or tunneling to bridge between IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Recommendation: If your connection doesn't support IPv6 yet, contact your Internet Service Provider to ask about their IPv6 deployment plans.