Perhaps you've heard the rumors, 'the internet is running out of space!'. While that statement may not be entirely correct, you should be aware that the current IP protocol used throughout most of the world, IPv4, is running out of addresses. First developed in the '70s, the main protocol that governs IPv4 was released in 1981. By 1992, the ever-increasing number of businesses and individuals using the internet would effectively send a 'wake-up call' to the IETF regarding the use of IPv4. Work on a protocol to eventually replace IPv4 began as early as 1994 and this new protocol would eventually be dubbed IPv6. Using a 128-bit address size over IPv4's 32-bits, IPv6 can generate enough addresses to cover everyone on Earth many times over. 

The Internet is now part of most people's daily lives; governments, businesses, schools, etc. are also highly dependant on this amazing tool. As of 2008, the U.S. government has mandated that all vendors switch to an IPv6 format, but that doesn't mean your current network supports IPv6. Most experts believe the IPv4 protocol will be completely exhaused by 2011-2012, so don't miss out, make sure your current network supports IPv6! Usedrouter.com Inc offers a variety of products from Cisco and other brands that do support IPv6, let us know if we can help!