Appendix D: FAQs296IPv6 NetworkingWhat is IPv6?IPv6 is the acronym for “Internet Protocol Version 6”. IPv6 is the “nextgeneration” IP protocol which will replace the current IP Version 4 (IPv4)protocol.IPv6 addresses a number of problems in IPv4, such as the limitednumber of IPv4 addresses. It also improves IPv4 in areas such as routingand network auto-configuration. IPv6 is expected to gradually replaceIPv4, with the two coexisting for a number of years.IPv6 helps one of the largest headaches of an IP network from theadministrator’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 nowmandated to purchase IPv6 compatible products. In addition, manyenterprises and foreign countries such as China will be transitioning toIPv6 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 IPv6protocols. Given the gradual transition from IPv4 to IPv6, dual stack is afundamental requirement for IPv6 support.How do I enable IPv6 on the Dominion KX II?Use the Network Settings page, available from the Device Settings menuin Dominion KX II. Enable IPv6 addressing and choose manual orauto-configuration. You must also enable it in MPC.What if I have an external server with an IPv6 address that I want touse with my Dominion KX II?The Dominion KX II can access external servers via their IPv6addresses, for example, an SNMP Manager, Syslog server, or LDAPserver.Using the Dominion KX II’s dual-stack architecture, these externalservers can be accessed via (1) an IPv4 address, (2) IPv6 address or (3)hostname. So the Dominion KX II supports the mixed IPv4/IPv6environment 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?
