Definitive guide to understanding how to formulate an IPv6 address

Question

For fun, I\'d like to better understand the building blocks or elements that are within an IPv6 address.

Here are the basics, from my understanding:

• IPv6 a

Answer 1

In general, yes, your points are correct.

Are you sure you read the RFC? RFC 3513, section 2.2 has exactly what you are asking for. It's very well written, for an RFC. =) I can't help but point this out since it may be very helpful to future people reading this question.