DHCPv6 Client

You can enable an interface to accept a configuration from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 6 (DHCPv6) server. By default, the security device does not perform DHCPv6 client actions. DHCPv6 clients request the delegation of long-lived prefixes that they can push to individual local hosts.

To disable DHCPv6 settings, click None, then Apply.

To enable DHCPv6 client actions, perform the following steps:

  1. Click DHCP Client to configure DHCPv6.

  2. Select the DUID setting(s) necessary for your network:

Note: For more information about how rapid commit can affect your network, refer to RFCs 3315 and 3633.

  1. Select the types of Information Requested from Server:

  1. Enter the Device-Unique Identification (DUID) of the preferred DHCPv6 server in the Preferred Server (DUID) field.

  2. To save your preferences, click Apply.