I'm using linux-2.2.17 and it seems to have no trouble doing address
autoconfiguration from unsolicited router advertisements. I found that
the token used to form the global address is the EUI-64, not the old style
token without the 'ff:fe' in the middle - if you're trying to ping the
address to verify that autoconfiguration took place, this could lead to
confusion.
On Fri, 6 Oct 2000, Moter Du wrote:
> I'm confused by auto-configuration in linux-2.2.17. In summary it seems
> Linux supports only solicited auto-configuration, not unsolicited
> auto-configuration. The term 'solicited auto-configuration' means Linux
> sends a RS and Router replies a RA. The term 'unsolicited
> auto-configuration' means Router advertises a RA periodically. In the latter
> case Linux does receive the RA, but it never auto-configured itself.
>
> I should trace into the kernel. But if some can point out the answer I would
> appreciate very much.
>
> > Sincerely
> > Moter Du
> >
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