Perle Systems SCS8C DC User Manual

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IP Settings
IPv6 
Autoconfiguration
When enabled, the IOLAN will send out a Router Solicitation message. If a 
Router Advertisement message is received, the IOLAN will configure the IPv6 
address(es) and configuration parameters based on the information contained in 
the advertisement. If no Router Advertisement message is received, the IOLAN 
will attempt to connect to a DHCPv6 server to obtain IPv6 addresses and other 
configuration parameters.
Default: Enabled 
DHCPv6
When enabled, requests IPv6 address(es) and configuration information from 
the DHCPv6 server.
Default: Disabled 
Custom IPv6 
Address List
Displays the list of custom configured IPv6 addresses.
Add Button
x
Adds a custom IPv6 address.
Edit Button
x
Edits an existing IPv6 address.
Delete Button
x
Deletes an IPv6 address from the Custom IPv6 address list.
Default Gateway
x
Specify the gateway IP address that will provide general access beyond the 
local network.
Field Format: IPv6 address
DNS Server
Specify the IPv6 address of a DNS host in your network for host name 
resolution.
Field Format: IPv6 address
DNS Server Obtain 
Automatically
When DHCPv6 is enabled, you can enable this option to have the IOLAN 
receive the DNS IP address from the DHCPv6 server.
Default: Enabled
DHCPv6 Settings 
IPv6 Address(es)
When enabled, the IOLAN will accept IPv6 address(es) from the DHCPv6 
server.
Default: Disabled
DHCPv6 Settings 
Network Prefix
When enabled, the IOLAN will accept the network prefix from the DHCPv6 
server.
Default: Disabled