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cdysthe
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Apr 25, 2021
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Problem with Andrdoid apps when IPv6 is enabled on my Orbi system.

This is such an elusive bug that I do not expect to get it fixed, especially since I do know if it's the router or Android causing it.  Anyway, with otherwise working IPv6 enabled on my network certa...
  • cdysthe's avatar
    May 02, 2021

    ANOTHER UPDATE:  I replaced my modem CM1000 > CM2000 and the problem is gone. How a modem change can fix an Andrdoid IPv6 problem I do not understand at all. All my Android phones now stay on and are not cut off like they have been over the last couple of months. This only happend on my home network. I had no such problems on our Ubiquiry powered work network, I could not figure it out. though. I replaced my modem since my service got upgraded and I had someone who could use the CM1000. I have to say that the CM2000 seems to be a very good modem and the fact that this process somehow fixed my probnlem makes me even happier I upgraded!