IPv6 for Future Wireless Networks

The functionalities of the next generation Internet protocol, IPv6, have become increasingly interesting due to the current merging of the traditional cellular mobile communications and the traditional data-communications into the future wireless systems, as e.g., UMTS. IPv6 provides several enhanced functionalities requested for the future mobile systems. In this article the largest advantages in relation to mobile systems are presented. Various aspects of introducing IP throughout the entire mobile network (core, access and termainals) are also presented along with an illustration of the abilities of the future wireless network.