ECS4660-28F_Management Guide-R03

C HAPTER 16 | IP Configuration
Setting the Switch’s IP Address (IP Version 6)
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To show the IPv4 address configured for an interface:
1. Click IP, General, Routing Interface.
2. Select Show Address from the Action list.
3. Select an entry from the VLAN list.
Figure 404: Showing the IPv4 Address for an Interface
SETTING THE SWITCH’S IP ADDRESS (IP VERSION 6)
This section describes how to configure an initial IPv6 interface for
management access over the network, or for creating an interface to
multiple subnets. This switch supports both IPv4 and IPv6, and can be
managed through either of these address types. For information on
configuring the switch with an IPv4 address, see "Setting the Switch’s IP
Address (IP Version 4)" on page 691.
COMMAND USAGE
◆ IPv6 includes two distinct address types – link-local unicast and global
unicast. A link-local address makes the switch accessible over IPv6 for
all devices attached to the same local subnet. Management traffic using
this kind of address cannot be passed by any router outside of the
subnet. A link-local address is easy to set up, and may be useful for
simple networks or basic troubleshooting tasks. However, to connect to
a larger network with multiple segments, the switch must be configured
with a global unicast address. A link-local address can be dynamically
assigned (using the Configure Interface page) or manually configured
(using the Add IPv6 Address page). A global unicast address can only
be manually configured (using the Add IPv6 Address page).
◆ An IPv6 global unicast or link-local address can be manually configured
(using the Add IPv6 Address page), or a link-local address can be
dynamically generated (using the Configure Interface page).