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IP Addressing and Virtualization Concepts

Write a paragraph (minimum five college-level sentences) below that summarizes what was accomplished in this activity, what you learned by performing it and just as important, how you feel it will benefit you in your academic and professional career. (10 points)

Copy and paste the required screenshots from the IP Addressing and Virtualization Concepts activity, Exercise 5 to 14, and answer the questions below.
Exercise 6 – Task 1, Step 3: Paste a screenshot after executing the show ipv6 interface brief command, showing that the addresses have been properly configured on the interfaces of device NYEDGE1. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (5 points)

Exercise 7 – Task 1, Step 4: Paste a screenshot showing the successful ping from NYWAN1 to device 2001:a:0:1::1. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (5 points)

Exercise 8 – Task 1, Step 4: Paste a screenshot after executing the show ipv6 interface brief command on NYWAN1, showing that the device has correctly obtained an address using SLAAC. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (5 points)

Exercise 9 – Task 1, Step 2: Paste a screenshot after executing the show ipv6 interface brief command, showing that the addresses have been properly configured on the interfaces of device NYWAN1. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (5 points)


Exercise 11 – Task 1, Step 2: Paste a screenshot after executing the show ipv6 interface gi0/1 command, showing that the addresses have been properly configured on the interfaces of device NYWAN1. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (5 points)

Question: Write out the host portion of the address that was automatically generated for the interface. In your own words, provide a brief description of how the host portion of the address was created? [Hint: do a little Internet research on the EUI-64 process.] (10 points)

Exercise 14 – Task 1, Step 2: Paste a screenshot after executing the show ipv6 interface gi0/0 command, showing that the addresses have been properly configured on the interfaces of device NYWAN1. Make sure that your screenshot contains the required time/date stamp! (5 points)

Question: Write out the host portion of the address that was automatically generated for the interface. In your own words, provide a brief description of how the host portion of the address was created? [Hint: do a little Internet research on the EUI-64 process.] (10 points)

Congratulations! You are done w

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In this activity focused on IP addressing and virtualization concepts, I was able to configure IPv6 addresses on various network devices, execute diagnostics to verify successful configurations, and understand the process of Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC). This hands-on experience provided me with a practical understanding of how IPv6 addressing works, particularly the importance of the interface identifiers and the role of EUI-64 format in generating these addresses. Learning to execute commands such as show ipv6 interface brief allowed me to confirm the correctness of my configurations and troubleshoot any issues effectively. The knowledge gained from this activity is invaluable, as it enhances my technical skills in networking, which is crucial for both my academic pursuits in computer science and my future career in IT. Understanding these concepts will not only improve my problem-solving abilities in real-world networking scenarios but also equip me with the necessary qualifications sought by employers in the tech industry.

Exercise Screenshots (To be inserted)

  1. Exercise 6 – Task 1, Step 3 (Screenshot of show ipv6 interface brief from NYEDGE1)
  2. Exercise 7 – Task 1, Step 4 (Screenshot of successful ping from NYWAN1 to 2001:a:0:1::1)
  3. Exercise 8 – Task 1, Step 4 (Screenshot of show ipv6 interface brief from NYWAN1)
  4. Exercise 9 – Task 1, Step 2 (Screenshot of show ipv6 interface brief from NYWAN1)
  5. Exercise 11 – Task 1, Step 2 (Screenshot of show ipv6 interface gi0/1 from NYWAN1)
  6. Exercise 14 – Task 1, Step 2 (Screenshot of show ipv6 interface gi0/0 from NYWAN1)

Host Portion of Address and EUI-64 Process

The host portion of the address generated for the interface follows the EUI-64 format, which incorporates the MAC address of the interface. This method takes the 48-bit MAC address and modifies it to create a unique 64-bit identifier. The EUI-64 process begins by splitting the 48-bit MAC address into two parts and inserting the hexadecimal value "fffe" in the middle, resulting in a 64-bit identifier. Additionally, the Universal/Local (U/L) bit is flipped to signify whether the address is universally or locally administered. As a result, this unique identifier ensures that each device on a network can be distinctly identified, facilitating effective communication between devices in an IPv6 environment.

Host Portion of Address (To be inserted and detailed)

  • EUI-64 generated host portion: (Your specific host portion here)
  • Additional detailed explanation of the EUI-64 conversion process.

Congratulations on completing the activity!