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Create IPv6 network and router

1. Create network.

  • Under Network→Networks click the "Create Network" button
  • Fill out the "Network Name" field with the name of the network. create network
  • Click Next or click on "Subnet" Tab.
  • Fill out the "Subnet Name" field with the name of the subnet.
  • On the "Network Address Source" field select "Allocate Network Address from a pool".
  • On the "Address pool" field select ipv6 pool.
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  • Select IP version: IPv6. Leave network mask as default.
  • Cick "Next" to "Subnet Details" tab, where You are able to add custom configuration of DHCP allocation pools, DNS servers and static routing.
  • From "IPv6 Address Configuration Mode" field select one of:
    • SLAAC: Address discovered from Openstack Router
    • DHCPv6 Stateful
    • DHCPv6 Stateless
  • Click "Create".
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2. Create Router.

  • Under Network→Routers click the "Create Router" button.
  • Fill out the "Router Name" field with the name of the router.
  • Pick "External Network" and choose "PSNC-EXT-IPV6-PUB2-EDU" network to connect the router to the public network. create router
  • Click "Create Router"

3. Attach the Network to the Router.

  • Click on the previously created router or select arrow and choose "Edit Router" on the right context menu of the router.
  • Click "Interfaces" tab.
  • Click "Add Interface".
  • Pick previously created subnet in the "Subnet" list. add interface
  • Click "Submit".