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2.�Add an IPv6 address

Adding an IPv6 address is similar to the mechanism of "IP ALIAS" addresses in Linux IPv4 addressed interfaces.

2.1.�Using "ip"

Usage: 

# /sbin/ip -6 addr add <ipv6address>/<prefixlength> dev <interface>

Example:

# /sbin/ip -6 addr add 2001:0db8:0:f101::1/64 dev eth0

2.2.�Using "ifconfig"

Usage: 

# /sbin/ifconfig <interface> inet6 add <ipv6address>/<prefixlength>

Example:

# /sbin/ifconfig eth0 inet6 add 2001:0db8:0:f101::1/64
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