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Setting the Switch’s IP Address (IP Version 6)

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To send DHCP Inform requests for additional information:

1.

Click IP, General, Routing Interface.

2.

Select Configure Interface from the Action list.

3.

Select a VLAN configured with a static IPv4 address.

4.

Set the DHCP inform field to the required status.

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Click Apply.

Figure 342: Send DHCP Inform Requests for Additional Information

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This section describes how to configure an initial IPv6 interface for

management access over the network, or for creating an interface to

multiple subnets. This switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6, and can be

managed through either of these address types. For information on

configuring the switch with an IPv4 address, see

"Setting the Switch’s IP

Address (IP Version 4)" on page 573

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IPv6 includes two distinct address types – link-local unicast and global

unicast. A link-local address makes the switch accessible over IPv6 for

all devices attached to the same local subnet. Management traffic using

this kind of address cannot be passed by any router outside of the

subnet. A link-local address is easy to set up, and may be useful for

simple networks or basic troubleshooting tasks. However, to connect to

a larger network with multiple segments, the switch must be configured

with a global unicast address.

An IPv6 global unicast or link-local address can be manually configured

(using the Add IPv6 Address page), or a link-local address can be

dynamically generated (using the Configure Interface page).