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IPv6
There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE, IPv6
in IPv4 Tunnel, 6to4, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Provider.
Enabling IPv6 Settings
To view the Basic settings, click IPv6 then select Basic.
Before using or configuring the IPv6 protocol, or IPv6 passthrough, on an ESR Series Router you must enable it.
IPv6
Select enable to configure the IPv6 protocol on the router.
IPv6 Passthrough
Select enable to allow IPv6 passthrough functionality.
IPv6 must be disabled to enable this feature.
Click
Apply
to save the settings or
Cancel
to discard changes.
Note:
If you are using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or
disabled.
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Viewing the IPv6 Connection Status
To view the Status information, click IPv6 then select Status.
IPv6 Connection Information
Shows the IPv6 connection type, the LAN IPv6 link-local address and the DHCP-PD.
LAN IPv6 Computers List
Shows a list of network computers and their IPv6 connection information.
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Configuring Static IPv6
To view the Static IPv6 settings, click
IPv6
then select
Static IPv6
.
Use Link-Local Address
Enable or disable LAN link-local address.
IPv6 Address
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router.
Subnet Prefix Length
Enter the subnet prefix length.
Default Gateway
Enter the default gateway.
Primary IPv6 DNS Address
Enter the primary IPv6 DNS address.
Secondary IPv6 DNS Address
Enter the secondary IPv6 DNS address.
LAN IPv6 Address
Enter the LAN IPv6 address.
LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address
Enter the LAN IPv6 link-local address.
Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment
Enable or disable automatic IPv6 address assignment.
Autoconfiguration Type
Enter the autoconfiguration type. (Default: SLAAC+RDNSS).
Router Advertisement Lifetime
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
Click
Apply
to save the settings or
Cancel
to discard changes.
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Setting Autoconfiguration
To view the Auto Configuration settings, click
IPv6
then select
Auto Configuration
.
Obtain A DNS Server Address Automatically
Enable or disable obtaining a DNS server
automatically.
Primary IPv6 DNS Address
Enter the primary IPv6 DNS address.
Secondary IPv6 DNS Address
Enter the secondary IPv6 DNS address.
Enable DHCP-PD
Enable or disable DHCP-prefix delegation (PD).
LAN IPv6 Address
Enter the LAN IPv6 address.
LAN IPv6 Link-Local Address
Enter the LAN IPv6 link-local address.
Enable Automatic IPv6 Address Assignment
Enable or disable automatic IPv6 address assignment.
Autoconfiguration Type
Enter the autoconfiguration type. (Default: SLAAC+RDNSS)
Router Advertisement Lifetime
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
Click
Apply
to save the settings or
Cancel
to discard changes.
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Configuring PPPoE
To view the PPPoE settings, click
IPv6
then select
PPPoE
.
Address Mode
Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet
mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select
Dynamic.
IP Address
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
User Name
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Password
Enter your PPPoE password.
Verify Password
Retype the your PPPoE password.
Service Name
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Reconnect Mode
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle Time
Enter a maximum idle time during which the
Internet connection is maintained during inactivity.
To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
MTU
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU
for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the
default MTU.
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