DHCP IPv6
DHCP IPv6 Protocol
Detection Information
The following page provides information on the DHCP IPv6 Protocol.
Protocol Description
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 6 (DHCPv6) is a network protocol for configuring IPv6 hosts with IP addresses.
Full Name
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol IPv6
Abbreviation
DHCPv6
Introduced
Version 2.88
Best Practices
IPv6 hosts may automatically generate IP addresses internally using stateless address autoconfiguration (SLAAC), or they may be assigned configuration data with DHCPv6.
Port Statistics
| IP Protocol | Flow Percent |
|---|---|
| UDP 546 | 100% |
Category
Networking
External Resources
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