DIR-842V2 AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router
User Manual
Configuring via Web-based Interface
Creating Dynamic IPv6 or Static IPv6 WAN Connection
On the connection creation page, in the General Settings section, select the relevant value from
the Connection type drop-down list and specify the needed values.
Figure 67. The page for creating a new Static IPv6 connection. The General Settings section.
Parameter Description
General Settings
Interface
A physical or virtual WAN interface to which the new connection
will be assigned.
Connection name
A name for the connection for easier identification.
Enable connection
Move the switch to the right to enable the connection.
Move the switch to the left to disable the connection.
NATv6
If the switch is moved to the right, the network address translation
function for IPv6 is enabled. Do not disable the function unless your
ISP requires this.
Ping
If the switch is moved to the right, the router responds to ping
requests from the external network through this connection. For
security reasons, it is recommended to disable this function.