Appendix D: FAQs
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IPv6 Networking
What is IPv6?
IPv6 is the acronym for “Internet Protocol Version 6”. IPv6 is the “next
generation” IP protocol which will replace the current IP Version 4 (IPv4)
protocol.
IPv6 addresses a number of problems in IPv4, such as the limited
number of IPv4 addresses. It also improves IPv4 in areas such as routing
and network auto-configuration. IPv6 is expected to gradually replace
IPv4, with the two coexisting for a number of years.
IPv6 helps one of the largest headaches of an IP network from the
administrator’s point of view; configuring and maintaining an IP network.
Why does the Dominion KX II support IPv6 networking?
US government agencies and the Department of Defense are now
mandated to purchase IPv6 compatible products. In addition, many
enterprises and foreign countries such as China will be transitioning to
IPv6 over the next several years.
What is "dual stack" and why is it required?
Dual stack is the ability to simultaneously support both IPv4 and IPv6
protocols. Given the gradual transition from IPv4 to IPv6, dual stack is a
fundamental requirement for IPv6 support.
How do I enable IPv6 on the Dominion KX II?
Use the Network Settings page, available from the Device Settings menu
in Dominion KX II. Enable IPv6 addressing and choose manual or
auto-configuration. You must also enable it in MPC.
What if I have an external server with an IPv6 address that I want to
use with my Dominion KX II?
The Dominion KX II can access external servers via their IPv6
addresses, for example, an SNMP Manager, Syslog server, or LDAP
server.
Using the Dominion KX II’s dual-stack architecture, these external
servers can be accessed via (1) an IPv4 address, (2) IPv6 address or (3)
hostname. So the Dominion KX II supports the mixed IPv4/IPv6
environment many customers will have.
Does the Dominion KX I support IPv6?
No, the Dominion KX I does not support IPv6 addresses.
What if my network doesn't support IPv6?
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