As global networks rapidly transition from IPv4 to IPv6, network engineers and architects must be equipped with practical, vendor-specific knowledge to design, deploy and troubleshoot modern Huawei network infrastructures. This comprehensive technical guide is written specifically for Huawei network devices, bridging theory with real-world implementation and additional resources such as Wireshark packet captures to help you expand your knowledge of IPv6.
What you’ll learn:
- Introduction to IPv6
- IPv6 Addresses
- IPv6 Address Structure
- EUI-64 Specification
- Global Unicast Address (GUA)
- Link-Local Address (LLA)
- Unique Local Address (ULA)
- IPv6 Multicast Address
- Multicast MAC Address
- Solicited-Node Multicast Address
- Anycast Address
- IPv6 Address Abbreviation
- IPv6 Address Concept
- IPv6 Header
- IPv6 Extension Headers
- ICMPv6
- ICMPv6 Message Format
- Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP)
- Router Solicitation
- Router Advertisement
- Neighbor Solicitation
- Neighbor Advertisement
- Redirect
- Duplicate Address Detection (DAD)
- Address Resolution
- Router Discovery
- IPv6 Neighbor State
- IPv6 Address Configuration
- Static IPv6 Configuration
- DHCPv6
- DHCPv6 Configuration
- DHCPv6 Relay Configuration
- Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC)
- SLAAC Configuration
- IPv6 Routing
- IPv6 Static Routing
- IPv6 Static Route Configuration
- IPv6 Floating Static Route
- IPv6 Floating Static Route Configuration
- RIPng
- RIPng Configuration
- OSPFv3
- OSPFv3 Configuration
- OSPFv3 Authentication
- IS-IS for IPv6
- IS-IS for IPv6 Configuration
- BGP4+
- BGP4+ Configuration
- IPv6 Static Routing
- IPv6 Transition
- 6to4 Tunnel
- IPv6 Security
- IPv6 RA Guard
- IPv6 ND Snooping
- IPv6 ACL
- IPv6 ACL Traffic Filter
- IPv6 Services
- SSH Configuration
- SNMP Configuration
- DNS Configuration
- NTP Server/Client Configuration
- BGP/MPLS VPN Configuration
- QoS Configuration
- VRRP6 Configuration
Who this book is for:
- Network engineers and administrators working with Huawei network devices
- Network engineers preparing for an IPv6 rollout
- Students and certification candidates seeking practical Huawei-focused knowledge
This guide is written in clear, structured language and is supported by configuration examples, verification commands, diagrams and explanations with Wireshark captures. The focus is on implementation rather than just theory. It is an essential reference for anyone responsible for modern IPv6 networks with Huawei devices.
Prepare your network - and your career - for the future of the internet.