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default gateway in most deployments. However, the controller can be the default gateway by using static
routes. The master-local communication always occurs in IPv4.
The following image illustrates how IPv6 clients, APs, and controllers communicate with each other in an IPv6
network:
Figure 34 IPv6 Topology
l The IPv6 controller (MC2) terminates both V4 AP (IPv4 AP) and V6 AP (IPv6 AP).
l Client 1 (IPv4 client) terminates to V6 AP and Client 2 (IPv6 client) terminates to V4 AP.
l Router is an external IPv6 router in the subnet that acts as the default gateway in this illustration.
l MC1 (master) and MC2 (local) communicates in IPv4.
Enabling IPv6
You must enable the IPv6 option on the controller before using any of the IPv6 functions. You can use the
ipv6 enable command to enable the IPv6 packet/firewall processing on the controller. The IPv6 option is
disabled by default.
You can also use the WebUI to enable the IPv6 option:
1. Navigate to the Configuration > Advanced Services > Stateful Firewall page.
2. Select the Global Settings tab.
3. Select the IPv6 Enable check box to enable the IPv6 option.
4. Click Apply .
Enabling IPv6 Support for Controller and APs
This release of ArubaOS provides IPv6 support for controllers and access points. You can now configure the
master controller with an IPv6 address to manage the controllers and APs. Both IPv4 and IPv6 APs can