MTCIPv6E
MikroTik Certified IPv6 Engineer
In-depth IPv6 on MikroTik — addressing, NDP, DHCPv6, IPv6 firewall, transition mechanisms. Prepare network infrastructure for dual-stack and IPv6-only future.
Who is this course for?
ISP/WISP network engineer
Deploy dual-stack and IPv6 prefix delegation for subscribers — SLAAC, DHCPv6-PD, 6RD, DS-Lite on MikroTik infrastructure.
Enterprise infrastructure engineer
Deploy IPv6 for enterprise networks — addressing plan, NDP security, IPv6 firewall, dual-stack interoperability.
NOC / network operations engineer
Monitor and troubleshoot IPv6 — NDP troubleshooting, IPv6 routing, dual-stack diagnostics.
IPv4-to-IPv6 migration engineer
Plan and execute IPv4 to IPv6 transition — 6to4, 6RD, DS-Lite, dual-stack on MikroTik equipment.
Learning Outcomes
Curriculum
01 Introduction to IPv6
Lab IPv6 addressing, notation, subnetting, address types
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Introduction to IPv6
LabIPv6 addressing, notation, subnetting, address types
- IPv6 address format and notation
- Differences between IPv4 and IPv6
- Address distribution
- SLAAC IPv6 address creation (EUI-64)
- Subnetting in IPv6
- Address types: link-local, global, multicast, anycast, unique local
- Special and reserved IPv6 addresses
02 IPv6 Protocol
Lab Auto-configuration, SLAAC, DHCPv6, neighbor discovery
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IPv6 Protocol
LabAuto-configuration, SLAAC, DHCPv6, neighbor discovery
- Address configuration methods
- Stateless auto-configuration (SLAAC)
- Stateless DHCPv6
- Stateful DHCPv6
- Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP)
- IPv6 routing basics
- IPv6 prefix delegation
03 IPv6 Packet
Lab IPv6 header, extension headers, fragmentation
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IPv6 Packet
LabIPv6 header, extension headers, fragmentation
- IPv6 header structure and field description
- Next header (daisy chaining extension headers)
- Fragmentation in IPv6
- Path MTU Discovery
04 IPv6 Security
Lab ICMPv6, NDP security, firewall, IPsec
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IPv6 Security
LabICMPv6, NDP security, firewall, IPsec
- ICMPv6
- Router Solicitation and Router Advertisement
- Neighbor Solicitation and Neighbor Advertisement
- Duplicate Address Detection (DAD)
- Neighbor Unreachability Detection
- Managed address configuration flag
- Other configuration flag
- Redirect messages
- MLD (Multicast Listener Discovery)
- Temporary addresses (privacy extensions)
- IPv6 firewall configuration
- IPsec: AH (header encryption), ESP (data encryption), AH+ESP
05 Transition Mechanisms
Lab Dual stack, 6to4, 6RD, DS-lite
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Transition Mechanisms
LabDual stack, 6to4, 6RD, DS-lite
- Dual stack (RIPE recommended)
- 6to4 tunneling
- 6RD (IPv6 Rapid Deployment)
- Teredo
- DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite)
06 Interoperability
Lab IPv6 pools, DHCP PD, tunnels, tools
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Interoperability
LabIPv6 pools, DHCP PD, tunnels, tools
- IPv6 pool management
- DHCP Prefix Delegation (PD) server and client
- DHCPv6 client configuration
- IPv6 tunnels: IPIPv6, EoIPv6, GRE6
- IP version agnostic features
- DNS and reverse DNS for IPv6
- NTP with IPv6
- PPP IPv6 support
- Routing with global addresses vs link-local addresses
- RouterOS features not yet available for IPv6
- Tools: ping, traceroute, torch, traffic generator, email, netwatch, traffic flow
A Training Day at TNA
* Illustrative schedule for a typical day. Actual timing may adjust based on class progress.
Prerequisites
Required knowledge
Valid MTCNA certificate. Strong understanding of IPv4 addressing and subnetting.
Valid MTCNA certificate
What to bring
- - Laptop with Ethernet (RJ45) port and WiFi
- - WinBox installed (download from mikrotik.com/download)
- - USB-to-Ethernet adapter if laptop lacks RJ45 port
Language
Instruction in Vietnamese. Materials and exam in English. Trainer provides bilingual Vietnamese-English support for technical terminology.
Included in the course
- ✓ MikroTik RouterBOARD equipment per student throughout the course
- ✓ Official MikroTik training materials (English)
- ✓ Lunch and continuous refreshments (coffee, tea, water, snacks)
- ✓ 1 MikroTik certification exam voucher + 1 free retake
- ✓ Post-course technical support via community group
Exam & Certification
MTCIPv6E Certification Exam
- Format
- 25 single/multiple-choice questions
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Method
- Online via MikroTik website, supervised in-class
- Allowed resources
- Notes, printouts, WinBox/config interface, official MikroTik docs, wiki, IP calculator
- Timing
- Immediately after course completion
- Retake
- 1 free retake within training period
Certification
- -International MikroTik certification, globally recognized
- -Validity: 3 years from exam date
- -Renewal: Retake exam to extend by 3 years
Tier 2 Benefits
- -MikroTik Consultants Directory listing (visible on Google)
- -Eligible to become a MikroTik Authorized Dealer
- -Eligible for Train-the-Trainer program
- -MikroTik Latvia refers customers to nearest consultant
Next Steps
- -Combine with other Level 2 certifications to broaden expertise
Trainer
Nikita Tarikin
MikroTik Trainer Candidate
Average: 94% — 7 certifications
Verify at mikrotik.com
Trainer scored 92% on the MTCIPv6E exam. Experience deploying dual-stack and IPv6 transition for ISPs and enterprises in Vietnam.
10,400+ community members on Facebook
Certification Path
MTCIPv6E prepares infrastructure for the future — combine with MTCRE (routing) or MTCSE (security) to expand IPv6 expertise
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is MTCNA a mandatory prerequisite? +
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Which certification should I take after MTCIPv6E? +
Contact us for schedule and pricing
Community: 10,400+ network engineers on Facebook
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Suggested Reading
- · IPv6 addressing and subnetting (RFC 4291)
- · SLAAC and Neighbor Discovery Protocol
- · IPv4 to IPv6 transition mechanisms
- · ICMPv6 fundamentals