Using DHCP server settings to assign an IPv6 address

Complete this task to use DHCP server settings to assign an IPv6 address.

About this task

To specify that the DHCP server assign an IPv6 address, use the following method.

Procedure

  1. From the library's Activity touchscreen, press MENU —> Settings —> Network —> Ethernet IPv6—> ENTER.
    The Ethernet screen displays Ethernet settings for Frame 1 If the library contains more than one frame, press UP or DOWN to view the settings for the next or previous frame. If the frame contains more than one Ethernet port, press UP or DOWN to view the settings for each port.
    
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Ethernet IPv6


Current Settings 
Frame 1, Port B
MAC Address: 18:36:F3:98:4F:9A

Static IP (IPv6):  
  684D:1111:222 :3333:4444: 
  5555:6:77 

DHCP IP (IPv6): 
  Disabled 

Stateless Auto IP (IPv6): 
  0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0





Press ENTER to Change Settings

[BACK][ UP ][DOWN][ENTER]
  2. Press ENTER to change the settings.
    The Ethernet Settings IPv6 menu displays.
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Ethernet Settings IPv6


Enable with DHCP

Enable with Static IP

Disable Stateless Auto Config





[BACK][ UP ][DOWN][ENTER]
  3. Press UP or DOWN to highlight Enable with DHCP and press ENTER.
    • The library displays the message If you select ENTER, the Ethernet Settings will be obtained through the DHCP server. Press ENTER to continue. Press ENTER to obtain the settings.
    • The library displays the message Enabling DHCP settings. This may take up to four minutes. followed by DHCP Enabled.
    • Press ENTER. The Ethernet IPv6 screen redisplays with the new setting.
  4. Press BACK until you return to the Activity screen.