Configuring RADVD Server Settings
This RADVD screen controls the creation and management of Router Advertisement Daemon (RADVD) servers. This service sends messages required for IPv6 stateless auto-configuration. This service periodically sends router advertisement (RA) messages to devices on the local network, and can also send a router solicitation messages when requested from a connected node.
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Go to Control
Panel > Network & File
Services > Network &
Virtual Switch.
The Network & Virtual Switch window opens.
- Go to Network > DHCP Server.
- Go to the RADVD tab.
-
Click Add.
The RADVD - Outgoing Interface window opens.
- Select the outgoing interface.
- Click Next.
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Configure a static IP address
for the adapter.
Important:
A static IP address must be configured when creating a RADVD server.
- Click Yes.
- Optional:
Configure Static IP
address settings.
Setting
Description
Fixed IP Address
Specify a fixed IP address.
Tip:Examine your network setup for guidance on how to best configure these settings.
Prefix Length
Specify the prefix length for the adapter.
Tip:Obtain the prefix and the prefix length information from your ISP.
Default Gateway
Specify the IP address of the default gateway for the DHCP server.
Primary DNS Server
Assign an IP address for the primary DNS server.
Secondary DNS server
Assign an IP address for the secondary DNS server.
Important:QNAP recommends specifying at least one DNS server to allow URL lookups.
- Click Next.
- Select a second adapter for the RADVD service interface.
- Click Next.
- Optional:
Configure a static IP address
for the second RADVD adapter.
Important:
Creating an RADVD interface requires that the adapter use a static IP address. If the adapter already uses a static IP address, skip this step.
- Click Yes.
-
Configure Static IP
address settings.
Setting
Description
Fixed IP Address
Specify a fixed IP address.
Tip:Examine your network setup for guidance on how to best configure these settings.
Prefix Length
Specify the prefix length for the adapter.
Tip:Obtain the prefix and the prefix length information from your ISP.
Default Gateway
Specify the IP address of the default gateway for the adapter.
Primary DNS Server
Specify the DNS server address.
Secondary DNS server
Specify the DNS server address.
Important:QNAP recommends specifying at least one DNS server to allow URL lookups.
- Click Apply.
-
Configure the RADVD server
settings.
Setting
Description
Prefix
Specify the routing prefix for the adapter.
Tip:Examine your network setup for guidance on how to best configure these settings.
Prefix Length
Specify the prefix length for the adapter.
Tip:Obtain the prefix and the prefix length information from your ISP.
Lease Time
Specify the length of time that an IP address is reserved for a DHCP client. The IP address is made available to other clients when the lease expires.
Primary DNS Server
Specify the DNS server address.
Secondary DNS server
Specify the DNS server address.
Important:QNAP recommends specifying at least one DNS server to allow URL lookups.
- Click Apply.
Network & Virtual Switch adds the RADVD server.