Accessing a GS1900 switch using IPv6 Address

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Scenario:

The objective is to configure and access a switch using an IPv6 address assigned to management VLAN.

Configuration Steps:

1. Setting Up VLAN100:
   • Navigate to Basic Setting > Interface Setup.
   • Create VLAN100.
2. IPv6 Configuration:
   • Go to Configuration > System > IP > IPv6.
   • If a DHCPv6 server is present, enable the DHCPv6 Client. However, for management, it's recommend to use a static IPv6 address.
   • Disable Auto Configuration.
   • Enter the IPv6 address and IPv6 gateway.
   • Click "Apply" to save these settings.
3. Configuring Management VLAN for IPv4/IPv6:
   • The settings for IPv4/6 management VLAN can be found under Configuration > System > IP.
   • After switching to VLAN100, both IPv4 and IPv6 will be assigned to management VLAN100.
   • Click "Apply" to save these settings.
4. Saving Configuration:
   • It's essential to save the new configuration on the switch to prevent loss of settings after a reboot.

Testing the Configuration:

1. Verify PC IPv6 NIC Card:
   • Ensure the PC's IPv6 NIC card is enabled and has an IPv6 address.
2. Connect to VLAN100:
   • Connect the PC to a port that is a member of VLAN100.
3. Accessing the Switch:
   • Open a web browser and enter the IPv6 address [2001:1:1::1].
   • This should allow you to connect and manage the switch successfully.