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Section 3 - Software Configuration
Step 1: Configure Your IPv6 Internet Connection
There are several connection types to choose from. If you are unsure of your connec -
tion method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Provider. 
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software 
on your computers has been removed or disabled. The 3 options available on this 
page is IPv6 over PPPoE, Static IPv6 address and Route, and Tunneling Connection. 
Choose the required IPv6 Internet Connection type and click on the Next button to 
continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page. Click on the Cancel 
button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page.
Set Username and Password Connection (PPPoE)
After selecting the IPv6 over PPPoE option, the user will be able to configure the IPv6 
Internet connection that requires a username and password to get online. Most DSL 
modems use this type of connection.
The following parameters will be available for configuration:
PPPoE Session: Select the PPPoE Session value used here. This option will 
state that this connection shares it’s information with the 
already configured IPv6 PPPoE connection, or the user can 
create a new PPPoE connection here.
User Name: Enter the PPPoE username used here. This information is 
obtainable from the ISP.
Password: Enter the PPPoE password used here. This information is 
obtainable from the ISP.
Verify Password: Re-enter the PPPoE password used here.
Service Name: Enter the service name for this connection here. This option is optional.
Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page.
Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page.  
						

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Set Static IPv6 Address Connection
This mode is used when your ISP provides you with a set IPv6 addresses that does not change. The IPv6 information is manually entered in your 
IPv6 configuration settings. You must enter the IPv6 address, Subnet Prefix Length, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS 
Server. Your ISP provides you with all this information.
Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page.
Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page.
Use Link-Local 
Address:
IPv6 Address: Subnet Prefix  Length:
Default Gateway:
Primary IPv6 DNS  Address:
Secondary IPv6 DNS  Address:
LAN IPv6 Address: The Link-local address is used by nodes and routers when communicat
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ing with neighboring nodes on the same link. This mode enables IPv6-
capable devices to communicate with each other on the LAN side.
Enter the WAN IPv6 address for the router here.
Enter the WAN subnet prefix length value used here.
Enter the WAN default gateway IPv6 address used here.
Enter the WAN primary DNS Server address used here.
Enter the WAN secondary DNS Server address used here.
These are the settings of the LAN (Local Area Network) IPv6 interface for the router. The router’s LAN IPv6 Address configuration is based on the IPv6 
Address and Subnet assigned by your ISP. (A subnet with prefix /64 is supported in LAN.)  
						

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Tunneling Connection (6rd)
After selecting the Tunneling Connection (6rd) option, the user can 
configure the IPv6 6rd connection settings.
The following parameters will be available for configuration:
6rd IPv6 Prefix: Enter the 6rd IPv6 address and prefix value used here.
IPv4 Address: Enter the IPv4 address used here.
Mask Length: Enter the IPv4 mask length used here.
Assigned IPv6  Prefix: Displays the IPv6 assigned prefix value here.
6rd Border Relay  IPv4 Address: Enter the 6rd border relay IPv4 address used here.
IPv6 DNS Server: Enter the primary DNS Server address used here.
Click on the Next button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the previous page.
Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return to the main page.
Setup Complete
The IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard was completed. 
Click on the Connect button to continue. Click on the Prev button to return to the 
previous page. Click on the Cancel button to discard all the changes made and return 
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IPv6 Manual Setup
There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE, IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel, 
6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Provider. 
Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled.
Auto Detection
Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically 
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Static IPv6
Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu.
Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). 
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. 
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Select  Stateful (DHCPv6) , SLAAC + RDNSS  or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6 . 
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
WAN IPv6 Address Settings: LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range Start: IPv6 Address Range End: IPv6 Address Lifetime:  
						

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Autoconfiguration
Select Autoconfiguration	(Stateless/DHCPv6) from the drop-down menu.
Select either  Obtain DNS server address automatically  or Use the following 
DNS Address.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. 
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. 
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.  
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary DNS  Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range Start: IPv6 Address Range End: IPv6 Address Lifetime:  
						

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PPPoE
Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.
Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). 
Select  Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, 
and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.
Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only).
Enter your PPPoE user name.
Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box.
Enter the ISP Service Name (optional).
Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Enter  a  maximum  idle  time  during  which  the  Internet  connection  is 
maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal 
performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU.
Select  either  Obtain  DNS  server  address  automatically   or Use  the 
following DNS Address.
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. 
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. 
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
My IPv6 Connection:
PPPoE:
Address Mode:
IP Address:
User Name: Password:
Service Name:
Reconnection Mode: Maximum Idle Time: 
MTU:
IPv6 DNS Settings:
Primary/Secondary DNS  Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address:
Enable Autoconfiguration:  
						

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Autoconfiguration Type:
IPv6 Address Range Start: IPv6 Address Range End: IPv6 Address Lifetime: Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6.
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
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IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling
Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu.
Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). 
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. 
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. 
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel  Settings:
LAN IPv6 Address: LAN Link-Local  Address:
Enable 
Autoconfiguration:
Autoconfiguration  Type:
IPv6 Address Range  Start:
IPv6 Address Range  End:
Pv6 Address Lifetime:  
						

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6 to 4 Tunneling
Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu.
Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). 
Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. 
Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. 
Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Select Stateful (DHCPv6), SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. 
Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection:
6 to 4 Settings:
Primary/Secondary DNS  Address:
LAN IPv6 Address:
LAN Link-Local Address: Enable 
Autoconfiguration:
Autoconfiguration Type: IPv6 Address Range  Start:
IPv6 Address Range  End:
IPv6 Address Lifetime: