About this tag
DHCPv6 is the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6, used to assign IPv6 addresses and configuration parameters to clients. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover DHCPv6 client issues where Windows machines fail to obtain an IPv6 address from a DHCPv6 server, often due to duplicate DUIDs or misconfiguration. Users also explore setting up DHCPv6 on Windows Server 2012 R2 for local network IPv6 support, including requesting additional prefixes and assigning static IPv6 addresses. Common error logs in Event Viewer, such as repeated DHCPv6-client errors, are frequently reported and troubleshooting steps are shared. The tag encompasses both server-side configuration and client-side resolution of DHCPv6 problems in Windows environments.
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    Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials RRA Support

    I would like to setup IPv6 support for my local network as my ISP has IPv6 support. They provide a /64 network, but when I use a linux router I can request another prefix in the /60 network range. I was able to create a linux router doing this. However, I have been unable to get RRA services...
    • BMillikan73
    • Thread
    • active directory dhcpv6 essentials ipv6 local network nat network router rras windows server
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
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    Windows 7 DHCPv6 and Windows 7

    I am trying to setup my windows 7 client to recieve an IPv6 Address from my DHCPv6 server. I am running my DHCPv6 server on Centos 6.2 and my config file is quite simple. I can wireshark the interface on my computer and see that the server is responding with all the information I have...
    • bhamacher
    • Thread
    • centos client configuration debugging dhcpv6 dns domain search ipv6 managed flags network network options router discovery server response solicit message stateful configuration windows 7 wireshark
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 What administrative errors are you getting in event viewer?

    My main one is DHCPv6-client..i have 484 of these errors. Also blocked driver....staropen.sys.................any-one any ideas on fixing these errors?
    • pcah9
    • Thread
    • blocked driver dhcpv6 driver issues error event viewer logs network issues staropen.sys troubleshooting windows administration
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 DHCPv6-client....Errors in event viewer.

    DHCPv6-client.Does any-one know why im getting loads of these errors in admin events and how to put it right.?