AWS workspaces documentation change
Summary
Added documentation for IPv6 network settings configuration, including enabling IPv6 via client settings or macOS defaults and version requirements.
Security assessment
The change introduces IPv6 connectivity options but does not address a specific security vulnerability or explicitly describe security features. IPv6 support is a network capability enhancement rather than a security fix or security-focused documentation.
Diff
diff --git a/workspaces/latest/userguide/amazon-workspaces-osx-client.md b/workspaces/latest/userguide/amazon-workspaces-osx-client.md index eb3231f5d..ae6b35827 100644 --- a//workspaces/latest/userguide/amazon-workspaces-osx-client.md +++ b//workspaces/latest/userguide/amazon-workspaces-osx-client.md @@ -5 +5 @@ -RequirementsSetup and installationDetermine your client versionConnect to your WorkSpaceManage your login information (3.0+ clients only)Client viewsClient languageDisplay supportProxy serversCommand shortcutsRemap the Windows logo key or the Command keyDisconnectClipboard supportDiagnostic log uploadRelease notes +RequirementsSetup and installationDetermine your client versionConnect to your WorkSpaceManage your login information (3.0+ clients only)Client viewsClient languageDisplay supportProxy serversIPv6 network settingsCommand shortcutsRemap the Windows logo key or the Command keyDisconnectClipboard supportDiagnostic log uploadRelease notes @@ -30,0 +31,2 @@ The following information helps you get started with the WorkSpaces macOS client + * IPv6 network settings + @@ -236,0 +239,39 @@ If you specify a custom proxy server, a "No network" error might appear when you +## IPv6 network settings + +The WorkSpaces client application supports connecting to your WorkSpace via IPv4, IPv6, or dual-stack (both IPv4 and IPv6). By default, IPv4 connections are used for streaming. + +###### To enable an IPv6 connection + + 1. In the WorkSpaces client application, go to **Settings** , **Manage Connection Settings**. + + 2. In the **Connection Settings** dialog, under **General Connection Settings** , check the box to **Prefer IPv6-enabled communications**. + +This setting is disabled by default, meaning that your client application will exclusively use an IPv4 network for your connection. If you enable it, your client application will prioritize using an IPv6 network, but will fall back to using an IPv4 network if IPv6 is not available. + + + + +Alternatively, organizations may also configure this setting using macOS Defaults: + + * Namespace: `com.amazon.workspaces` + + * Key: `WSUseDualStackIPv6` + + * Set its value to `1` to enable IPv6 preferred. + + * Set its value to `0` to disable IPv6 preferred (meaning it will use IPv4 exclusively). + + * Changes will take effect the next time you launch the WorkSpaces client application. Users can modify this setting, but it will revert to the Defaults value when the client is relaunched. + + + + +###### Note + + * IPv6 connections are supported on the WorkSpaces client application version `5.30.1` or later. + + * IPv6 connection settings need to be changed before connecting to your WorkSpace. They cannot be changed while connected to your WorkSpace. + + + +