Configuring IPv6
Overview
IPv6 stands for internet protocol version 6. It is the successor to IPv4,
which is to be replaced completely by IPv6 in the coming years. IPv6 is
more powerful, and has more addresses and better security proper
ties than IPv4.
The FRITZ!Box supports the new IPv6 internet protocol and can estab
lish IPv6 connections:
Services that Support IPv6
Home Network /
Internet
Services that Support IPv6
IPv6-capable
services in the home
network
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FRITZ!NAS access via SMB or FTP/FTPS
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Access to the user interface with http or
https over IPv6
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The DNS resolver of the FRITZ!Box
supports queries for IPv6 addresses (AAAA
records) and can query the upstream DNS
resolver of the internet service provider
over IPv6.
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The globally valid prefix is distributed via
router advertisement.
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For guest access to the wireless LAN, the
home network and wireless guests are
separated by IPv6 subnetworks.
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UPnP, UPnP AV media server
User Interface: Internet
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