Configure IPv6 Address for Scanning
This applies when you are in the default IPv4+v6 mode. Interested in only using IPv6? Refer to Enable IPv6-only Mode.
You have the option to configure the Scanner Appliance with an IPv6 address on the LAN interface - this is used for scanning IPv6 hosts.
How it works?
Once configured scanning traffic is routed through the LAN interface - LAN IPv4 for scanning IPv4 hosts, and LAN IPv6 for scanning IPv6 hosts. All management traffic (software updates, health checks, and so on is routed through the LAN IPv4 interface.
A few things to consider
- First go to the Appliance UI and complete the Quick Start. You must configure an IPv4 address on the LAN interface (using DHCP or a static IP).
- Be sure your Scanner Appliance has successfully connected to the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Platform.
- The IPv6 Scanning feature must be enabled for your subscription.
Perform the following steps to configure IPv6 Address for Scanning:
- Log in to the Qualys UI.
- Go to Scans > Appliances and edit your Scanner Appliance. The Appliance wizard is displayed.
- Under LAN settings select Enable IPv6 for this scanner. You can choose Automatically and we do IP assignment through router advertisement, or choose Static and assign a static IP address.
Do not see these settings? This means IPv6 Scanning is not turned on for your account. Contact Support or your Technical Account Manager if you want us to turn it on for you.
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Ensure to save the Appliance settings.