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14.6 Activating IPv6 in Windows XP SP2
In order to be able to locate the Sunny WebBox with the Sunny WebBox Assistant, IPv6 is required.
IPv6 stands for Internet Protocol Version 6 and specifies the procedures that are necessary for data
transmission via a packet-switching data network.
IPv6 is the successor to IPv4, which is still predominantly used on the Internet. IPv6 is already activated
in Windows Vista, Windows 7, MacOS and Linux. In Windows XP SP2, you must activate IPv6.
In order to activate IPv6, proceed as follows:
1. In Windows, select "Start > Settings > Network Connections".
2. Double click on the LAN connection via which the Sunny WebBox is connected.
– If Windows displays several LAN connections, there are probably several network
connections installed on the computer. Ensure that you select the network connection that the
computer is using to connect to the Sunny WebBox. If necessary, refer to the manual of your
computer.
– In the event that no LAN connection is displayed, please refer to Section 12.1 "General
Troubleshooting for the Sunny WebBox" (page 47).
☑ The "Local Area Connection Status" window opens.
3. Select [Properties] in the "General" tab.
☑ The "Local Area Connection Properties" window opens.
4. Activate "Microsoft TCP/IP Version 6"
5. Select [OK].
14.7 Allocating an IP Address in a Local Network
You select a static IP address (Internet Protocol) yourself. Use the address range which is available to
your router. In most cases the address range of the router lies between 192.168.0.1 and
192.168.255.254. If necessary refer to the manual of your router.
Please note during the allocation of the IP address that the first three address parts of the IP address
must be identical for all participants of the same network. You may not allocate the same IP address
twice.
Example.
Router: 192.168.0.1
Computer 1 192.168.0.2
Computer 2 192.168.0.3
Sunny WebBox 192.168.0.168