Siemens SCALANCE W1780 Configuration Manual page 290

Configuring with Web Based Management
6.9 Menu "Layer 3 (IPv6)"
Description
The page contains the following:
● Interface
Shows the VLAN interface on which IPv6 will be enabled.
● IPv6 Enable
Enable or disable IPv6 on the interface. When you enable the setting and accept it, the link-
local address is created automatically.
● IPv6 Address
Enter the IPv6 address. The input depends on the selected address type.
● Prefix Length
Enter the number of left-hand bits belonging to the prefix
● IPv6 Address Type
Select the address type:
– Unicast
– Link Local: IPv6 address is only valid on the link.
● Address Configuration
Specify the mechanism for the address configuration:
– Automatic (default)
– DHCPv6
– SLAAC (Stateless Address Auto Configuration)
– Static
● DHCPv6 Rapid Commit
When enabled the procedure for the IPv6 address assignment is shortened. Instead of 4
DHCPv6 messages (SOLICIT, ADVERTISE , REQUEST, REPLY) only 2 DHCPv6
messages (SOLICIT, REPLY) are used. You will find further information on the messages
in RFC 3315.
The table has the following columns:
● Select
Select the check box in the row to be deleted.
● Interface Name
Shows the name of the VLAN interface.
● IPv6 Address
Shows the IPv6 address.
● Prefix Length
Shows the prefix length.
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The IPv6 address is created using a stateless mechanism or a stateful mechanism.
Status dependent: Obtains the IPv6 address and the configuration file from the DHCPv6
server.
Stateless autoconfiguration using NDP (Neighbor Discovery Protocol)
Enter a static IPv6 address.
SCALANCE W1780/W1740 according to IEEE 802.11ac Web Based Management
Configuration Manual, 11/2019, C79000-G8976-C485-03