Comparative performance evaluation of IPv4 and IPv6 transmission protocols
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Amarasinghe, Dhamme
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Master of Applied Technologies (Computing)
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Unitec, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Date
2025
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Kolahi, Samad
Sarrafpour, Bahman
Sarrafpour, Bahman
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Masters Thesis
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IPv4
IPv6
network performance
client servers
IPv6
network performance
client servers
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Amarasinghe, D. (2025). Comparative performance evaluation of IPv4 and IPv6 transmission protocols (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Technologies (Computing)). Unitec, Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/6814
Abstract
This 90-credit thesis presents a comparative analysis of the performance of IPv4 and IPv6, the two primary protocols for Internet networking, and evaluates transition mechanisms such as 6to4, ISATAP, and Dual-Stack. Utilizing a series of specially configured testbeds, the research measures and compares throughput, delay, and jitter across different packet sizes to assess each protocol’s performance.
We investigate the behavior of each testbed using two Cisco 2900 series gigabit routers and CAT8 shielded cables. We also investigate how the results of these protocols and mechanisms vary. Among all the experimental tests, the maximum throughput results are 948 Mbits/sec with IPv4 and Dual-Stack. These two have the same maximum throughput results. The minimum throughput is 914 Mbits/sec with 6to4. The maximum delay recorded is 39.55 ms with IPv6, and the minimum is 4.82 ms with Dual-Stack technology. The highest jitter recorded is 0.000406 ms with 6to4. The minimum jitter recorded is 0.000226 ms with ISATAP and IPv4.
Regarding transition mechanisms, the highest throughput observed is 948 Mbits/sec with Dual Stack, while the lowest is 914 Mbits/sec with 6to4. The minimum and the highest delays recorded are 4.82 ms and 27.14 ms, respectively, with Dual-Stack. For jitters, the lowest amount is 0.000226 ms with ISATAP, and the highest is 0.000406 ms with 6to4.
The findings underscore the necessity for a strategic approach to adopting IPv6, leveraging the strengths of transition protocols to ensure uninterrupted service and network scalability.
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