Analysis of the performance of Internet-based services supported by IPv4 vs. IPv6 protocols

Abstract

Introduction: Using IPv6 in modern networks is increasingly relevant, as dual-stack environments introduce technical challenges that may affect service quality. Evaluating the performance of protocols is essential to ensuring reliable Internet-based services.

Objective: Compare the performance of IPv4 and IPv6 in a dual-stack network. Quality-of-service (QoS) metrics are analyzed to identify strengths and limitations. Recommendations are proposed to facilitate the efficient use of the IPv6 protocol for cloud services.

Method: An experimental evaluation was conducted on the wireless network infrastructure. Metrics such as connection speed, latency, jitter, and error rate were measured for both protocols. ICMP packets were used to observe key network events.

Results: The experimental evaluation shows that while IPv4 and IPv6 achieved similar throughput (10.7 Mbit/s vs. 10.1 Mbit/s), IPv6 delivered lower packet error rates (2.92% vs. 3.69%) and lower average latency, indicating more efficient and reliable performance under controlled dual-stack conditions.

Conclusions: IPv6 offers significant advantages in scalability and transmission efficiency over IPv4 for cloud service operation. However, the level of administration and configuration must be constantly monitored to ensure that end-user requirements.