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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...

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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.
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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....

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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).
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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.
Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).  

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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...

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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...