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Blendi Llapashtica ID#386008332

Professor Muzafer Shala


NSSA.241.50L3 - Intro.RoutingandSwitching
06 OCT 2023

Laboratory Example: IPv6 Address Configuration using Cisco Packet Tracer

Objective: In this lab exercise, students will learn how to configure IPv6 addressing on Cisco routers
and PCs using Cisco Packet Tracer. They will practice both manual and automatic (SLAAC) IPv6
address configuration.

Topology:

```
[PC1] -- [Router1] -- [Router2] -- [PC2]
```

Tasks:

1. Initial Setup:
- Set up the above network topology in Cisco Packet Tracer.
2. Manual IPv6 Address Configuration:
- Configure static IPv6 addresses on Router1, Router2, PC1, and PC2.
- Explain how to format IPv6 addresses and set the correct prefix length.

 I configured static IPv6 addresses on Router1, Router2, PC1, and PC2 by following these
steps. First, I formatted the IPv6 addresses, dividing them into eight groups of four
hexadecimal digits separated by colons. I ensured the correct prefix length by specifying the
number of bits representing the network portion. For example, with a /64 prefix, the initial 64
bits represented the network portion, leaving 64 bits for host addresses within the network.
This meticulous configuration guaranteed seamless communication and connectivity among
all devices on my IPv6 network.

 Example from the first PC and its IPv6 Configuration stands out prominently in this setup. The
format is notably distinct when compared to IPv4, as IPv6 employs colons while IPv4 uses
dots. I made sure that Router1 had the IPv6 address 2001:0db8:1::1/64, designating it as the
first subnet of the network. Router2 was set up with the address 2001:0db8:1::2/64 for its
connection to Router1. PC1 was assigned 2001:DB8:1:1:250:FFF:FEBE:6CA7/64, and PC2
uses 2001:DB8:1:2:207:ECFF:FEEC:157D/64. Each device now possesses a distinct host
identifier within the common network prefix 2001:DB8:1::/64, enabling seamless
communication across the IPv6 network. I made sure to customize the addresses and prefix
lengths to meet the specific requirements of my network setup.

3. SLAAC Configuration:
- Enable SLAAC (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration) on Router1 and Router2.
- Show how PCs (PC1 and PC2) automatically configure their IPv6 addresses using SLAAC.

 I enabled Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC) on Router1 and Router2 by accessing


the router interfaces and enabling IPv6 routing alongside the default IPv6 prefix. This allowed
me to advertise the prefixes to the connected networks, enabling devices to automatically
configure their IPv6 addresses using SLAAC. In the above picture, it is seen that SLAAC has
been enabled, in other words DHCP, as the IP retrieving has been done automatically.

 Once SLAAC was enabled on Router1 and Router2, when PC1 and PC2 connected to the
respective networks, they automatically configured their IPv6 addresses. I observed that PCs
listened for Router Advertisement (RA) messages sent by the routers. Upon receiving these
messages, PCs generated their unique IPv6 addresses by combining the advertised network
prefix with their interface's EUI-64 (Extended Unique Identifier) derived from the MAC
address. This process allowed my PCs to autonomously configure their IPv6 addresses without
the need for manual configuration or DHCP servers, ensuring seamless network connectivity.

4. Testing Connectivity:
- Ping from PC1 to PC2 and vice versa to verify IPv6 connectivity.
5. Discussion:
- During a virtual classroom session, discuss the lab results, address any questions, and review the
importance of IPv6 addressing.

 This task was not an easy one because of how different ipv6 is compared to ipv4, and the work
that it needs is much more than ipv4.

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