Chapter 6: Device Management98With this option, network parameters are assigned by the DHCPserver.If DHCP is used, enter the Preferred host name (DHCP only). Upto 63 characters.2. Next, configure IPv6 and/or DNS settings.Configure the IPv6 Settings1. If using IPv6, enter or select the appropriate IPv6-specific networksettings in the IPv6 section:a. Select the IPv6 checkbox to activate the fields in the section andenable IPv6 on the device.b. Enter a Global/Unique IP Address. This is the IP addressassigned to the KX II-101-V2.c. Enter the Prefix Length. This is the number of bits used in theIPv6 address.d. Enter the Gateway IP Address.e. Link-Local IP Address. This address is automatically assigned tothe device, and is used for neighbor discovery or when norouters are present. Read-Onlyf. Zone ID. Identifies the device the address is associated with.Read-Onlyg. Select an IP Auto Configuration option: None (Static IP) - this option requires you manually specify thenetwork parameters.This is the recommended option because the KX II-101-V2 is aninfrastructure device, and its IP address should not change.Select this option if you want to ensure redundant failovercapabilities should the primary Ethernet port (or the switch/routerto which it is connected) fail. If it fails, KX II-101-V2 switches tothe secondary network port with the same IP address, ensuringtheir is no interruption.If None is selected, the following Network Basic Settings fieldsare enabled: Global/Unique IP Address, Prefix Length, andGateway IP Address allowing you to manually set the IPconfiguration. Router Discovery - use this option to automatically assign IPv6addresses that have Global or Unique Local significance beyondthat of the Link Local, which only applies to a directly connectedsubnet.2. Next, configure DNS settings.
