Configuring an IPv4 MPLS Tunnel to Carry IPv6 Traffic

To enable IPv6 to be carried over an IPv4 MPLS tunnel, perform the following tasks:

• Configure IPv6 on the Customer and Core-Facing Interfaces
• Configure MPLS and RSVP from PE Router to PE Router to Create a Tunnel
• Enable IPv6 Tunneling in MPLS
• Configure Multiprotocol BGP to Carry IPv6 Traffic

To view a full configuration example, see these sections:

• Example: Connecting IPv6 Islands over an MPLS Tunnel Configuration
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