DHCPv6

DHCPv6 stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6 and is used to automatically configure devices in IPv6 networks. A DHCPv6 server can provide clients with IPv6 addresses and additional network information such as DNS server details. The protocol reduces manual configuration requirements and enables centralised management of important network parameters. DHCPv6 can operate in stateful or stateless mode. With Stateful DHCPv6, the server assigns and manages IPv6 addresses. With Stateless DHCPv6, devices configure their addresses using Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC) and obtain additional information from the DHCPv6 server. DHCPv6 is particularly relevant in enterprise networks and other centrally managed IPv6 infrastructures.