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Dominion KX II - FAQ
© 2010 Raritan Inc. Page 9 of 20 V1098 R2 January 2010
Question Answer
I’m having problems
connecting to the Dominion
KX II over my IP network.
What could be the problem?
The Dominion KX II relies on your LAN/WAN network. Some possible
problems include:
Ethernet auto-negotiation. On some networks, 10/100 auto-
negotiation does not work properly and the Dominion KX II unit
must be set to 100 MB/full duplex or the appropriate choice for
its network.
Duplicate IP address. If the IP address of the Dominion KX II
is the same as another device, network connectivity may be
inconsistent.
Port 5000 conflicts. If another device is using port 5000, the
Dominion KX II default port must be changed (or the other
device must be changed).
When changing the IP address of a Dominion KX II, or
swapping in a new Dominion KX II, sufficient time must be
allowed for its IP and Mac addresses to be known throughout
the Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
IPv6 Networking
What is IPv6?
IPv6 is the acronym for Internet Protocol Version 6. IPv6 is the “next
generation” IP protocol which will replace the current IP Version 4 (IPv4)
protocol.
IPv6 addresses a number of problems in IPv4, such as the limited
number of IPv4 addresses. It also improves IPv4 in areas such as
routing and network auto-configuration. IPv6 is expected to gradually
replace IPv4, with the two coexisting for a number of years.
IPv6 treats one of the largest headaches of an IP network from the
administrator’s point of view; configuring and maintaining an IP network.
Why does Dominion KX II
support IPv6 networking?
U.S. government agencies and the Department of Defense are now
mandated to purchase IPv6 compatible products. In addition, many
enterprises and foreign countries, such as China, will be transitioning to
IPv6 over the next several years.
What is “dual stack” and
why is it required?
Dual stack is the ability to simultaneously support both IPv4 and IPv6
protocols. Given the gradual transition from IPv4 to IPv6, dual stack is a
fundamental requirement for IPv6 support.
How do I enable IPv6 on the
Dominion KX II?
Use the “Network Settings” page, available from the “Device Settings”
tab. Enable IPv6 addressing and choose manual or auto-configuration.
Consult the user guide for more information.