Implementation of a Device for Connectivity Testing of a Software-Defined Network Over the IPv6 Protocol
Abstract
With the help of virtualization technology tools, new, more efficient, and flexible infrastructure network platforms have been developed, such as software-defined networking (SDN) as a practical solution by separating the functions of the data and control planes. The main objective of the research was the implementation of a testbed to evaluate the performance and behavior of an SDN network running on the IPv6 protocol. The scope of the research ranged from the design to the implementation of an experimental laboratory environment. The methodology used consisted of applying the Top-Down technique. Five phases were structured: requirements were identified, the conceptual design was executed, detailed subsystem engineering was established, and the system was integrated and validated with implementation in a controlled environment. The results obtained were: successful validation of the IPv6 protocol, guaranteed delivery of text and image packets, and low traffic latency. Finally, it is concluded that validating the use of SDN networks over IPv6 provides clear advantages in terms of network infrastructure flexibility, centralized traffic management, and efficient traffic management. Interoperability ensures compatibility with different types of hardware when integrating devices and platforms, while respecting industry standards.
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