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Digital Literacy How the Web Works The World Wide Web Domain Names and IP Addresses

Posted by Ethan Goodwin
Ethan Goodwin
6,537 Points

Why was no IPV5 mentioned

In the video, the version jumps from IPV4 to IPV6, why was this?

1 Answer

Jason Anders
MOD
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,858 Points
Jason Anders
Jason Anders
Treehouse Moderator 145,858 Points

Hi Ethan,

The short answer: There is no such thing. :smirk:

Google leads to many references, but give this one a quick read for a more detailed explanation as to why it jumps from 4 to 6.

:) :dizzy:

Ethan Goodwin
Ethan Goodwin
6,537 Points

Thanks!