The command to verify the IPv6 routing table is show ipv6 route.
This command is essential for network administrators to inspect the paths that a router will use to forward IPv6 packets to their destinations.
Verifying the IPv6 Routing Table
As documented in the reference from CiscoPress (Verifying and Troubleshooting IPv6), various show commands are used to monitor and troubleshoot IPv6. The specific command for viewing the primary IPv6 routing table is listed as:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
Router#show ipv6 route |
Displays the current IPv6 routing table. |
Router#show ipv6 rip |
Displays information about the current IPv6 RIP process. |
Router#clear ipv6 rip |
Deletes routes from the IPv6 RIP routing table... |
Executing the show ipv6 route command on a router provides a detailed view of all known IPv6 networks, how they were learned (e.g., directly connected, static, or via a routing protocol like RIP, OSPFv3, EIGRP for IPv6), the administrative distance, the metric, the next-hop IPv6 address, and the outgoing interface.
Understanding the output of this command is crucial for troubleshooting network connectivity issues, verifying that routing protocols are operating correctly, and confirming static routes are properly configured.
