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2.8.1. Address Format
IPv6 Address Format
Full: 2001:0DB8:0000:0001:0000:0000:0000:0001
Shortened: 2001:DB8:0:1::1
Rules:
1. Remove leading zeros in each group
2. Replace ONE consecutive group of all-zeros with ::
IPv6 Configuration
Router(config)# ipv6 unicast-routing
Router(config)# interface GigabitEthernet0/0
Router(config-if)# ipv6 address 2001:DB8:1:1::1/64
Router(config-if)# ipv6 address FE80::1 link-local
Router(config-if)# no shutdown
Verification:
Router# show ipv6 interface brief
GigabitEthernet0/0 [up/up]
FE80::1
2001:DB8:1:1::1
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