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How to configure an IPv6 subnet on a Dedibox running Windows Server
Reviewed on 09 May 2023 • Published on 03 August 2021
Requirements:
- You have an account and are logged into the Dedibox console
- You have created a Dedibox dedicated server
- You have requested a /48 IPv6 prefix
Important:
On servers supporting IPv6 SLAAC, SLAAC has to be enabled in order to ensure that DHCPv6 works correctly.
How to set the DUID in the Windows Registry
Important:
Modifying values in the Windows Registry may cause damage to your installation. Be careful when editing these settings.
- Launch the Registry Editor by typing
regedit.exein the start menu: - Scroll down until you reach the following setting:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\services\TCPIP6\Parametersand edit the valueDhcpv6DUIDwith the DUID of your block by double clicking on the default value:
How to configure IPv6 connectivity
- Go to your network settings, double-click on your Internet connection.
- Open the connection details and enter the IPv6 settings. Set the IP of the machine to an IPv6 address of your subnet and the netmask:
- Once you have saved the configuration, open a terminal and test the connection by running a
ping -6 google.comortracert -6 google.com:
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