DHCPv6autoconf
DHCPv6autoconf is a mechanism in IPv6 networking that combines aspects of stateless address autoconfiguration (SLAAC) and dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 6 (DHCPv6) to simplify network configuration. Introduced as part of the IPv6 protocol suite, it aims to reduce manual configuration efforts while maintaining flexibility and security.
In stateless autoconfiguration, devices automatically generate their own IPv6 addresses using the link-local address and a
The process begins with a device attempting to configure its IPv6 address using SLAAC. If the device
DHCPv6autoconf is particularly useful in large networks where centralized management is desirable, but manual configuration would
This method is defined in RFC 3633, which outlines its operation and integration with existing IPv6 protocols.