Scanning in IPv6

Generalities

• Scans are usually performed in IPv4.
• Specify scan in IPv6 using -6.
• Commands are the same for IPv6 and IPv4.
• The goal is to obtain the same information.

Differences between IPv4 and IPv6

• IPv4 addresses: 32 bits, decimal format.
• IPv6 addresses: 128 bits, hexadecimal format.