Configuring Ipv6 Static Routing; Overview; Ipv6 Static Routes Features; Default Ipv6 Route - HP 3100-8 v2 SI Configuration Manual

Configuring IPv6 static routing

Overview

Static routes are manually configured. They work well in simple networks. Proper configuration and use
can improve network performance and ensure enough bandwidth for important applications.
Static routes cannot adapt to network topology changes. If a fault or a topological change occurs in the
network, the network administrator has to modify the static routes manually.
The term "router" in this chapter refers to both routers and Layer 3 switches.

IPv6 static routes features

Similar to IPv4 static routes, IPv6 static routes work well in simple IPv6 network environments.
Their major difference lies in the destination and next hop addresses. IPv6 static routes use IPv6
addresses, whereas IPv4 static routes use IPv4 addresses.

Default IPv6 route

An IPv6 static route with a destination prefix of ::/0 is a default IPv6 route. The default route is used to
forward packets that match no specific routes in the routing table.

Configuring an IPv6 static route

In small IPv6 networks, IPv6 static routes can be used to forward packets. In comparison to dynamic
routes, it helps to save network bandwidth.
Before you configure an IPv6 static route, complete the following tasks:
Configure parameters for the related interfaces.
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• Configure link layer attributes for the related interfaces.
Enable IPv6 packet forwarding.
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Make sure that the neighboring nodes can reach each other.
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To configure an IPv6 static route:
Step
1. Enter system view.
Command
system-view
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Remarks
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