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_Bender_
Tutor
Jan 31, 2020

Ipv6 icmp filtering FIX

How to un-filter ICMP:   1. Setup-->WAN Setup--> Enable "Respond to Ping on Internet Port" 2. Advanced Setup-->IPv6--> Set "IPv6 Filtering" to Open 3. Access debug menu at 192.168.1.1/debug.htm -...
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_Bender_
Tutor
Jan 31, 2020

You're right, i thought you had to have it enabled to get icmp to not be filtered. Tried deactivating it, turns out icmp works fine without it.

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CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 01, 2020

Yes, in the default condition, any device inside the Orbi can ping (ICMP) IP addresses outside the Orbi.  But, no device outside the Orbi can ping the Orbi itself or anything inside it.