IIJ Releases Free 'IPv6 Virtual Access' Service IT News Online Staff 2009-04-30
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) has announced the release of IPv6 Virtual Access, a free service that enables Internet access using IPv6 for corporate dial-up access customers and individuals using IIJ's Internet access services.
IPv6 Virtual Access uses tunneling to create an IPv6 connection between the customer and IIJ's backbone. If the customer is subscribed to an eligible service and uses the compatible OS, IIJ dynamically assigns an IPv6 address to the customer's terminal to create an IPv6 Internet connection.
In addition, customer's using an eligible service can use this feature easily without the need to subscribe to a new service or install new software.
Customers' using IIJ's proprietary network connection tool, IIJ Mobile Secure Link, can take advantage of the single sign-on feature that enables them to establish an IPv6 connection easily when connecting to the Internet by clicking on the IPv6 Connection button on the dialog box.
IIJ said it continues to upgrade its services and network equipment to be IPv6 compatible in anticipation of the inevitable near-term exhaustion of the IPv4 address space. With this release the company has updated its compatibility status and will continue to strengthen its service features to promote the spread of IPv6.
IPv6 Virtual Access compatible services:
- IIJ Dialup Advanced Service
- IIJ Mobile Access Service/Type D
- IIJ Mobile Access Service/Type E
- IIJ4U
- IIJmio FiberAccess/DF Service
- IIJmio FiberAccess/SF Service
- IIJmio FiberAccess/DC Service
- IIJmio DSL/DF Service
- IIJmio DSL/SF Service
- IIJmio Mobile Access
- IIJmio Mobile Access/PRO
- IIJmio Mobile Access/3G
- IIJmio Mobile Access/Wireless LAN
- IIJmio High-speed Mobile/EM Service
