Add IPv6 addresses to Single Engine interfaces
You can add IPv6 addresses to layer 3 physical interfaces, VLAN interfaces, SSID interfaces, tunnel interfaces, and port group interfaces of an integrated switch on Single Engines.
Dynamic IPv6 addresses are supported on layer 3 physical interfaces, VLAN interfaces, and port group interfaces. Dynamic IP addresses are not supported on Aggregated Link interfaces.
Note: If you have added VLAN interfaces to physical interfaces, you must add the IPv6 Addresses to the VLAN interfaces.
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Steps
IP Address Properties dialog box (Single Engine interface)
Use this dialog box to define the properties of an IP address for a Engine interface.
Option | Definition |
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IP Address type |
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Option | Definition |
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When Static is selected | |
IPv4 Address or IPv6 Address | Enter the IPv4 address or IPv6 address. |
Contact Addresses section (IPv4 addresses only) |
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Network Settings section |
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Comment | Adds a comment to the IP address. |
VRRP Settings
(IPv4 addresses only) |
Opens the VRRP Settings dialog box. |
Option | Definition |
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When Dynamic is selected | |
Dynamic Index | Select the number to identify the DHCP interface. |
Contact Addresses section |
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Comment | Adds a comment to the IP address. |
Automatic Default Route | Enables the automatic creation of a default route for the interface. |
PPP Settings
(IPv4 addresses and IPv6 addresses are supported) |
Opens the PPP Settings dialog box. |
Resolve IP Address From DNS Name dialog box
Use this dialog box to resolve an IP address from a DNS name.
Option | Definition |
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DNS Name | The DNS name that you want to resolve. |
Resolve | Select to display a list of IP addresses that the DNS name resolves to. Note: The IP
addresses are resolved by the computer running the Management Client.
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IP Address | Select the IP address that you want to use. |