IPv6 Networking MikroTik Router Configuration And Deployment

Hey there, beautiful people! Today, I'm going to give you a rundown on how to configure IPv6 EIGRP in a Cisco Router. So, without further ado, let's get started!

IPv6 EIGRP Configuration In Cisco Router

For those who are not tech-savvy, don't worry. I got you. IPv6 stands for Internet Protocol version 6, which essentially is the next generation of the IPv4 addressing system. EIGRP or Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol is a distance-vector routing protocol that we can use to route data packets within a network.

Now, let's get to the juicy part. Below are some steps you need to follow to configure IPv6 EIGRP in a Cisco Router:

Step 1: Enable IPv6 routing

The first step is to enable IPv6 routing in your Cisco Router. To do so, enter the following command:

Router#configure terminal
 Router(config)#ipv6 unicast-routing
 Router(config)#exit

This command permits protocols like EIGRP to use IPv6 routing.

Step 2: Enable EIGRP on your Router

The next step is to enable EIGRP. Below are the commands:

Router#configure terminal
 Router(config)#ipv6 router EIGRP AS-number
 Router(config-rtr)#eigrp router-id x.x.x.x
 Router(config-rtr)#exit

The above commands will enable EIGRP on your Router. The Router ID is essential as it signifies the Router's name, which helps other routers identify it in the network. Ensure that the Router ID is an IPv6 address, and it should be unique amongst the routers on the network.

Step 3: Configure the interfaces that EIGRP will use

The next step is to configure the interfaces that EIGRP will use. Below are the commands:

Router#configure terminal
 Router(config)#interface serial 0/0/0
 Router(config-if)#ipv6 address ipv6-address/prefix-length
 Router(config-if)#ipv6 eigrp AS-number
 Router(config-if)#exit

The above commands will configure the interfaces on your Router. Ensure that your interface ID's prefix matches your AS-number, and the prefix length is suitable for your network.

Step 4: Verify the Configuration

At this point, your configuration is completed, and it's time to verify whether it works correctly. Below are the commands you can use to verify:

Router#show ipv6 eigrp neighbors
 Router#show ipv6 route eigrp

The above commands should show you the EIGRP neighbors and the IPv6 routing table. If everything looks good, then congratulations! You have successfully configured IPv6 EIGRP in your Cisco Router.

Well, that's it for now. I hope this article has been helpful to you in understanding how to configure IPv6 EIGRP in a Cisco Router. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave a comment, and I'll be happy to help you out. Till next time, stay blessed!

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