IPv6 Multicast Address

Diagram illustrating IPv6 multicast address structure and usage

IPv6 Multicast Addresses Explained: Structure, Types, Examples, and Use Cases

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Asad Ijaz

I have already written about IPv6 multicast addresses in my previous article. IPv6 multicast addresses work similarly to IPv4 multicast addresses. IPv6-enabled devices can join and listen for multicast traffic on an IPv6 multicast address. Multicasting is one of the powerful features of IPv6 addresses, which enables one-to-many communication, optimizing bandwidth for applications like video… Read more

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IPv6 Address Types Explained: Unicast, Multicast, Anycast Guide for 2025

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Asad Ijaz 4 Comments

What are the IPv6 address types? This is the main topic of our comprehensive guide. My previous articles discussed IPv4 address classes, classless and classful addressing schemes, and special-purpose IP addresses. We have also learned about unicasting, multicasting, and broadcasting in IPv4 addresses. Similarly, IPv6 addresses also contain different types, such as unicast addresses, multicast… Read more

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