IPv6 Test Lab Requirements
The infrastructure for the IPv6 test lab network consists of five computers and three hubs, or Layer 2 switches. Individual computers are needed to separate the services provided on the network and to clearly show the desired functionality.
The following table shows the configuration for each. The computer names shown are placeholders used for instruction only. While using these instructions, replace these names with the names of the computers or devices in your network.
| Computer name | Running | Configured as | Service provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| <CLIENT1> | Windows CE .NET | An Enterprise Web Pad with applications.
This has the Tcpip6 feature, and is configured with the Hosts file. |
Client. |
| <ROUTER1> | Windows CE .NET | A gateway.
This has the Tcpip6 feature, and has two network adapters installed. |
Routes packages between Subnet 1 and Subnet 2. |
| <ROUTER2> | Windows 2000 Server | This supports IPv6, and has two network adapters installed. | Routes packages between Subnet 2 and Subnet 3. |
| <CLIENT2> | Windows CE .NET | An Enterprise Web Pad with applications that has the Tcpip6 feature. | Client. |
Note This configuration is neither designed to reflect best practices nor is it designed to reflect a desired or recommended configuration for a production network. This configuration, including IP addresses and all other configuration parameters, is designed only to work on a separate test lab network.
The following table describes the network segments shown in this test lab configuration.
| Network segment | Private network ID | Site-local subnet ID |
|---|---|---|
| Subnet 1 | 10.0.1.0/24 | FEC0:0:0:1::/64 |
| Subnet 2 | 10.0.2.0/24 | FEC0:0:0:2::/64 |
| Subnet 3 | 10.0.3.0/24 | FEC0:0:0:3::/64 |
In this configuration, computers on each subnet are connected to a separate, common hub or Layer 2 switch.
For the IPv4 configuration, each computer is manually configured with the appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) servers are not used. For the IPv6 configuration, each computer is initially and automatically assigned a link-local address.
See Also
How to Set Up and Use an IPv6 Test Lab
Last updated on Tuesday, May 18, 2004
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