Configuring AP IPv6 Address Generation

Users are able to change the method with which IPv6 addresses are generated. There are two supported methods to generate IPv6 addresses:

• AP MAC Media Access Control. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a network.  address (EUI-64): This is the default method used for generating IPv6 addresses. EUI-64 stands for Extended Unique Identifier. It is a method used to create IPv6 interface identifiers for network devices. In this case, the access point uses the MAC Media Access Control. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on a network. address of its interface to generate a unique 64-bit EUI-64 interface ID.

• Stable privacy algorithm: The stable privacy algorithm refers to the method used to generate the interface identifier for temporary addresses used in Privacy Extensions for Stateless Address Auto-configuration (SLAAC Stateless Address Autoconfiguration. SLAAC provides the ability to address a host based on a network prefix that is advertised from a local network router through router advertisements.). The purpose of temporary addresses is to enhance privacy by frequently changing the interface identifier, making it difficult to track a device's activity over time based on its IPv6 address.

Configuring IPv6 Address Generation Method

The following procedure allows users to change the IPv6 address generation method in the WebUI:

1. Navigate to Configuration > Access Points > Campus APs Campus APs are used in private networks where APs connect over private links (LAN, WLAN, WAN or MPLS) and terminate directly on controllers. Campus APs are deployed as part of the indoor campus solution in enterprise office buildings, warehouses, hospitals, universities, and so on.. The same UI User Interface. steps can be followed for Remote APs or Mesh APs.

2. Select the APs to be affected.

3. In the configuration window, the IPv6 address generation option displays the available generation methods. Select the desired method from the options.

4. Save the configuration.

5. The IPv6 address generation method takes effect after the AP automatically reboots.

The following commands can be used to change the IPv6 address generation method in the CLI Command-Line Interface. A console interface with a command line shell that allows users to execute text input as commands and convert these commands to appropriate functions.:

• ip6-addr-gen-mode eui64: This parameter sets the method for the AP to generate IPv6 addresses to EUI-64.
• ip6-addr-gen-mode stable-privacy: This parameter sets the method for the AP to generate IPv6 addresses to Stable Privacy.
• no ip6-addr-gen-mode: This parameter sets the method to the default value, EUI-64.