Welcome to the IPv6 Fundamentals course. IPv6 is the future of IP networking. This course makes IPv6 easy to understand. You will learn addressing, discovery, auto-configuration, and how to run IPv6 in real networks.
Lessons are short and clear. Labs let you practice on real examples. By the end you will feel confident designing and troubleshooting IPv6 on Cisco devices.
About
The IPv6 Fundamentals course explains why IPv6 was created and how it differs from IPv4. We cover address formats, address types, and how devices get IPv6 addresses automatically.
You will learn Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP), SLAAC, DHCPv6 (stateless and stateful), and basic IPv6 routing. Each topic includes examples and hands-on tasks to help you practice.
What you'll learn
- IPv6 basics: What IPv6 is and how it compares to IPv4.
- Addressing and formats: How to read, write, and shorten IPv6 addresses.
- Auto-configuration: How SLAAC and DHCPv6 assign addresses to hosts.
- Neighbor Discovery: How devices find each other and resolve addresses with NDP.
- Basic routing: Configure static IPv6 routes and understand routing concepts.
Skills you'll gain
Who is this for?
This course is for CCNA students and network engineers who need a clear, practical introduction to IPv6. Basic IPv4 knowledge helps, but is not required.
Course Info
- Learning Path: CCNA Enterprise Infrastructure
- Exam relevance: Topics map to CCNA-level IPv6 objectives
- Prerequisites: Basic networking concepts
- Sections: Intro, Addressing, Implementing
- Labs: Practical examples for SLAAC, DHCPv6, and static routing
- Created: 17 Oct 2025
- Updated: 17 Oct 2025
Course Structure
The course has three main sections: Introduction to IPv6, IPv6 Addressing, and Implementing IPv6. Each section includes short lessons, quizzes, and lab examples to apply what you learn.
Labs use common tools and examples you can repeat in your homelab or emulator. The course moves from simple concepts to real configuration steps.
Outcomes
After this course, you will read and write IPv6 addresses with ease. You will configure SLAAC and DHCPv6, use Neighbor Discovery to troubleshoot link problems, and set static IPv6 routes. These skills make IPv6 practical and useful for your job or exams.
You will leave with real lab experience and the confidence to deploy IPv6 in small to medium networks.
