ip dhcp6-client

Enables or disables the DHCPv6 client on an interface.

Syntax

[no] ip dhcp6-client off|on

Syntax Description

Keyword	Description
no	(Optional) This is the same as ip dhcp6-client off.
off	Disables the DHCPv6 client on the interface.
on	Enables the DHCPv6 client on the interface.

Defaults

The DHCPv6 client is enabled by default on WAN interfaces and disabled on LAN interfaces.

Usage Guidelines

The DHCPv6 client is responsible for obtaining an IPv6 address and related options from a DHCPv6 server and assigning it to an interface.

If the DHCPv6 client is not enabled, or if a DHCPv6 server is not available, the IPv6 address is assigned based on the type of interface. On WAN interfaces, it will be assigned using Stateless Address Auto-Configuration (SLAAC). On LAN interfaces, Island will us either a delegated prefix selected from one of the WAN providers (if available) or will assign a Unique Local Address (ULA).

This command is valid only in interface context. Entering it will set the interface mode to manual.

Examples

ip dhcp6-client on

Related Commands

interface