A computer running Windows 7 automatically configures its network interfaces with a link-local address. These can be displayed by entering the ipconfig command at the comamnd line. The link-local address allows the computer to interact with other computers on the local network but not through a router to other networks.

The following methods to configure IPv6 are:

• Static configuration



• Automatic configuration



• Scripts<: Script command using netsh can be used to configure IPv6 settings on the computer.