Grant Amount: US$ 9,000

Keywords: INTERNET PROTOCOL, IPV4, IPV6, NETWORK DEVELOPMENT, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, THAILAND

Geographic coverage: Thailand

Objective

The objective of this project is to develop an Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) tunnel broker configuration system allowing Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) users to connect to IPv6 networks.

Research context

The shortage of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses is a problem facing all Internet users in developing countries. IPv6, with its 128-bit addresses, is expected to alleviate this shortage. Several mechanisms are available for connecting users to global IPv6 networks. One popular mechanism is an IPv6-over-IPv4 tunnel where IPv6 packets are encapsulated inside IPv4 packets and are transmitted over IPv4 networks. Many types of tunnel mechanisms exist, but most are far too complex for general Internet users. This project aims to develop a semi-automatic IPv6 tunnel configuration system that will connect end-users to IPv6 networks in a simple, convenient manner. The proposed IPv6 tunnel broker system will also provide secure authentication process and support a variety of client platforms.

Target beneficiaries

This project benefits all Internet users who want to get on the IPv6 network quickly without having to wait for IPv6 service from their Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The proposed IPv6 tunnel broker benefits Internet users in Thailand and other developing countries without IPv6 connections.

Outputs

This project aims to produce a commercial-level prototype IPv6 tunnel broker system with hardware and software components and deploy it on the Thailand IPv6 test-bed network. Specific outputs are:

• A hardware component consisting of a web server that acts as a tunnel broker, IPv6 tunnel servers and a DNS server;
• A software component consisting of a tunnel broker administrator and database that runs on the web server and the client software that runs on the end-user’s computer; 
• Two versions of the client software, one for Windows XP platform and one for Linux;
• Deployment of the IPv6 tunnel broker service through the NECTEC IPv6; and
• Test-bed website (http://www.ipv6.nectec.or.th). Users can download client software and configuration manual from the website.

Duration

Start Date: February 2006
End Date: February 2007
Total Duration: 13 Months

Contact information

Dr. Panita Pongpaibool
National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre
112 Phahol Yothin Road, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 564 6900 ext. 2568
Fax: +66 2 564 6863
Email: panita@nectec.or.th
 
Website: http://www.nectec.or.th

Reference website: http://www.ipv6.nectec.or.th