Configure TCP/IP

This topic shows you how to engage your server and configure TCP/IP. In addition, see instructions for configuring IPv6.

You might be configuring TCP/IP for the first time, or you might be changing an existing configuration to use the IPv6 function. See the following options for instructions on how to configure TCP/IP on your server.

• Configure TCP/IP for the first time
  Use these instructions if you are setting up a new server. You will establish a connection and configure TCP/IP for the first time.
• Configure IPv6
  Use the instructions in this topic to configure your server for IPv6 function. You will benefit from the enhanced addressing capability and the robust features of this Internet Protocol.
• Configure TCP/IP when the operating system is in restricted state
  Use the method outlined in this topic if you need to run TCP/IP while the operating system is in restricted state.