Both router and embedded host versions of Interpeak's dual-mode IPv4/IPv6 TCP/IP stack for Linux have passed the Phase 1 requirements in the IPv6 Forum's IPv6 Logo Program. IPNET is available for a number of real-time operating systems, but only the Linux version was tested for IPv6 compliance.

The IPv6 Forum was formed to ensure interoperability among IPv6 implementations, which it aims to do through an IPv6 Ready Logo Program that will have three phases:

• Phase 1 — Product includes IPv6 mandatory core protocols and can interoperate with other IPv6 implementations
• Phase 2 — Attests to proper care, technical consensus, and clear technical references. The product has satisfied strong requirements stated by the IPv6 Logo Committee (v6LC)
• Phase 3 — Same as Phase 2, with IPsec mandated

So far, about 120 products have passed Phase 1 requirements and appear on the Forum's current IPv6 Ready list. Testing has not yet commenced for Phases 2 and 3.

VP of Engineering Lennart Bang said, “Being the first company to get IPv6 Ready approval for a TCP/IP stack for both hosts and routers demonstrates Interpeak's continued leadership in – and commitment to – the IPv6 arena.”

Interpeak claimed in March that it's Internet Edge Software product was the first to support virtual routing on both IPv4 and IPv6.

 
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