Chapter 7. Basic IPv6

Terms you'll need to understand:

  • Autoconfiguration

  • Duplicate

  • Interface Identifier

  • in.ndpd Process

  • in.ripngd Process

  • Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP)

  • Scope bits

  • /etc/hostname6.<interface> File

  • /etc/inet/ipnodes File

Concepts you'll need to master:

  • Identify the purpose, features, and functionalities for different types of unicast, multicast, and anycast addressing, and autoconfiguration as they relate to IPv6 addressing.

  • Explain how to configure IPv6 on a router and non-router.

IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol (IP) that will eventually replace the current version of IP, IPv4. In the intervening years, both versions co-exist to make the transition easier. This chapter introduces the basics of IPv6, its features, ...

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