a ipv6 window host, stateful dhcpv6,

sarahr202 · ‎08-31-2010

Hi every body.

Let say we have a ipv6-window-host. Let say stateful dhcpv6 is in use. Windows host is assigned an ipv6 address by dhcpv6 server. Will host still generate ipv6 address by using Prefix+ randomly generated number.?

if yes, then why? because the reason behind using" prefix+ 64 bit randomly generated number" is to prevent user from being tracked which might be the case when a host as a part of auto-configuration process, upon prefix receiving prefix in RA ,generates a ipv6 address----------- prefix+ eui-64

Since ipv6-window -host is assigned an ipv6 address by dhcpv6 server, therefore it reduces the risk for host from being tracked.

Thanks and have a great day.

oluwamayowa · ‎09-01-2010

can you please introduce me to this field.i'm just learning.

sarahr202 · ‎09-01-2010

Hi Samuel.

welcome to cisco support community!

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Thanks and have a great day.