how ipv6 slaac works

Three-Panel Diagram Showing Slaac With M Equals 0 O Equals 0 Where The Client Self-Configures Entirely From The Router Advertisement, Stateless Dhcpv6 With M Equals 0 O Equals 1 Where The Client Self-Configures Its Address But Contacts A Dhcpv6 Server For Dns And Other Config, And Stateful Dhcpv6 With M Equals 1 O Equals 1 Where The Client Gets Its Full Address And Configuration From A State-Tracking Dhcpv6 Server
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SLAAC and DHCPv6

Recall that the router sends a Router Advertisement (RA) message, and the settings within that RA message decide whether a client can obtain its IPv6 address information automatically using SLAAC, DHCPv6, or a combination of both. This guide covers both methods, the three possible RA flag combinations, and how to configure and verify each on...

Mujtaba Khattak 8 min read
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