NOTE: IPv6 clients and the IPv6 router must be on the same VLAN.

Understanding the Network Connection Sequence for Windows IPv6 Clients

This section describes the network connection sequence for Windows Vista/XP clients that use IPv6 addresses, and the actions performed by the AP and controller.

1.The IPv6 client sends a Router Solicit message through the AP. The AP passes the Router Solicit message from the IPv6 client through the GRE tunnel to the controller.

2.The controller removes the 802.11 frame and creates an 802.3 frame for the Router Solicit message.

a.The controller authenticates the user, applies firewall policies and bridges the 802.3 frame to the IPv6 router.

b.Entries are created in the user and session tables.

3.IPv6 router responds with a Router Advertisement message.

4.The controller applies firewall policies, then creates an 802.11 frame for the Router Advertisement message. The controller sends the Router Advertisement through the GRE tunnel to the AP.

5.IPv6 client sends a Neighbor Solicitation message.

6.IPv6 router responds with a Neighbor Advertisement message.

7.If DHCP is required to provide IPv6 addresses, the DHCPv6 process is started.

8.IPv6 client sends data.

9.The controller removes the 802.11 frame and creates an 802.3 frame for the data.

The controller authenticates the user, applies firewall policies and bridges the 802.3 frame to the IPv6 router. Entries are created in the user and session tables.

Understanding ArubaOS Authentication and Firewall Features that Support IPv6

This section describes ArubaOS features that support IPv6 clients.

Understanding Authentication

This release of ArubaOS only supports 802.1x authentication for IPv6 clients. You cannot configure layer-3 authentications to authenticate IPv6 clients.

Table 38: IPv6 Client Authentication

Authentication Method

Supported for IPv6 Clients?

802.1x

Yes

Stateful 802.1x (with non-Dell APs)

Yes

Local database

Yes

Captive Portal

Yes

VPN

No

xSec

No (not tested)

MAC-based

Yes

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