Argument 1: Increased Address Space And Expansion Of The Internet Case Study

Argument 1: Increased address space and expansion options

In the 1970s, scientists were creating what would become the Internet. They decided that every single thing on the Internet would have an address to facilitate packet routing. They called the address system IPv4 and set up the binary to allow for a seemingly impossible large 4 billion address space. IPv4 consists of 4 blocks of eight bits, or 32-bits.

Figure 1.1: IPv4 Address

However, while the genius minds behind the Internet thought 4 billion addresses was enough, they did not anticipate a world with 3 billion internet users each with laptops, mobile phones, tablets, cameras, fridges, smart light-bulbs and new smart TV’s. Most 21st century devices require connections to the Internet

Not only are people accessing the Internet from homes and businesses, but they can now access the Internet from their mobile devices making IPv4 exhaustion more severe. Over ½ of all email is opened on a mobile device. Mobile users spend approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes a day on the mobile web. The ability to access the Internet on the go has allowed for businesses to reach their consumers at times otherwise impossible. E- commerce is rapidly growing allowing for users to shop while commuting to or from home. According to ARIN, the American Registry of Internet Numbers, four out of five people use their smartphones to shop in-store. Considering that a single user can access the Internet from multiple devices helps to explain why IPv4 exhaustion is such a problem. Instead of one user only accessing the Internet from their home which is associated with a single public IP, the users are now getting access from multiple devices like smart phones. This phenomenon directly influences the decision to transition to

As society progresses everyday devices are connecting to our home network and all of them need a “name” or IP address. More and more devices are being changed into multi functional devices. Televisions are now made with capabilities to access the Internet for services like local weather or Youtube or even Netflix. Additionally, new services are being introduced to add diversity to the SMART home market. Skydrop is a smart sprinkler system that uses local weather forecast to actively adjust the water schedule and uses patented technology to efficiently water the lawn. Skydrop connects to a cloud server for weather data, and provides users with the capability to access SkyDrop through a smartphone or computer through the