China’s new IPv6 Net

China’s new IPv6 Net

The IPv6 router

China says it’s achieved a world-first with its next generation Internet network CERNET2, the largest Internet Protocol Version 6 network anywhere.

“Compared with the current IP Version 4, the new version is capable of allocating endless IP addresses, and features a transportation speed of 10G per second, 1,000 times faster than the current speed, says state news agency Xinhuanet.

“By creating a digital network in their own homes, in the near future Chinese people could use it to enjoy video and audio communications, information resources, and the benefits of far-away education and health care services,” it says.