Foundations of IPv6 4-3: DEMO: Static IPv6 Addresses on Linux

Published: 25 April 2022
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🖥️ Accessing Configuration File: Open a terminal window and navigate to the configuration file using the sudo nano command to gain elevated permissions.

🔧 Configuring Static Address: Uncomment the static IPv6 address line in the configuration file and customize the address within the recommended range, ensuring randomness for future network scalability.

🔄 Saving Changes: Save the modified configuration file and exit the editor. The changes will take effect upon reboot or restarting the network service.

🔌 Activating Changes: Reboot the Raspberry Pi to apply the new static IPv6 address configuration.

🔍 Verification: After rebooting, use the ifconfig command in the terminal to verify that the static IPv6 address has been assigned to the Ethernet interface.

📡 Testing Connectivity: From another device on the network, such as a demo laptop, use the ping command to test connectivity to the assigned IPv6 address on the Raspberry Pi.

✅ Successful Verification: Confirm successful ping responses, indicating that the static IPv6 address configuration is functional and the Raspberry Pi is reachable on the network.

🎉 Conclusion: Congratulations! You've successfully set up a static IPv6 address on your Raspberry Pi, enhancing network stability and accessibility. #RaspberryPi #IPv6Configuration #NetworkTutorial 🖥️🔒

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