Setup Wizard – setting up IPv6 in a new device

If you have connected up a new device but not have yet configured it, you have the option of using a Setup Wizard to set up IPv4 and IPv6 connections.

To save your entries and proceed to the next screen, click Next.

Then start the Setup Wizard in LANconfig. Highlight the device to be configured. The Setup Wizard is started either by right-clicking and using the context menu, or with the Magic Wand icon in the toolbar
In the Setup Wizard, select the option Set up Internet access.
You can choose from the following options:
- Set up a dual-stack connection. This is IPv4-and IPv6-capable and currently the recommended option for a new device.
- Set up an IPv4-only connection.
- Set up an IPv6-only connection.
In the following we take you through the setup of a dual-stack connection. Activate the appropriate selection.
Set the interface to be used for the connection.
You can select from the following entries:
- ADSL interface
- Ethernet interface (external modem/router)
- ISDN interface
- Mobile over USB interface
Select your country from the list.
Select your Internet provider.
You can select from the following entries:
- A selection of the major Internet providers
- Alternative Internet providers over T-DSL
- Internet access via PPP over ATM (PPPoA)
- Internet access via PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE, PPPoEoA)
- Internet access via plain IP (IPoA)
- Internet access over Plain Ethernet (IPoE, IPoEoA)
Enter a name for this connection.

If you access the Internet with an alternative connection, e. g. over a PPPoE connection, you should additionally enter the appropriate ATM parameters.
Enter the login details given to you by your provider for setting up your Internet access.

Anmerkung: Depending on the provider, the type and number of fields may vary.
Specify how you want the device to behave in case of disconnection. You can also specify if and when the device is to carry out a forced re-connection.
Define the type of backup connection to be used in case of connection failure.
You can select from the following options:
- No backup connection: Skips the configuration of a backup.
- Use the connection already configured in case of backup: In the following dialog, select an already configured connection from a list.
- Setup a backup connection over UMTS: In the next dialog, set up a new UMTS connection. You will need the access data for your UMTS provider.
- Setup a backup connection over ISDN: In the next dialog, set up a new ISDN connection. You will need the access data for your ISDN provider.
If your device does not yet have an IP address, enter a new IP address and corresponding netmask.
Select the type of IPv6 Internet access.
You can select from the following options:
- Additional native IPv6: Configure a direct connection without a tunnel.
- 6to4 tunnel: Start the wizard to configure a 6to4 tunnel.
- 6in4 tunnel: Use the input mask to set the parameters for the 6in4 tunnel.
- 6rd tunnel: Use the input mask to set the parameters for the 6rd tunnel.
Select the option for setting up a native IPv6 Internet connection.
Accept the default setting of Automatically take IPv6 parameters from router advertisements.
You have completed the setup of the native IPv6 Internet access. Click on Finish when you are done and the wizard will save your entries to the device.