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RBR50 - no IPv6 after V2.5.1.8 update?
Just got my RBR50 over the weekend and so far am loving it! I saw a few posts about needing to force updates from v2.3.X to v2.5.1.8 which I did yesterday and so far so good except I can't seem to ge...
MrChrisD wrote:edit: can't seem to embed images, not sure if it's due to low post count? The links below work, sorry for the extra step
Actually, imbedding pictures seems to require moderator approval. I have posted 100's of times and this often happens to me. (sigh)
So tried a full master reset on both the router and satellite and turned everything back the way it was and then tried to setup IPv6 with the same result.
IPv6 Page (LAN and WAN IPv6s blurred but they're there and appear to be valid):
Mine looks exactly like this, except that I have the ISP DNS servers instead of specifying them.
Internet Port (IPv4 and MAC blurred), you can see the IPv4 DNS servers but not IPv6 (although I definitely saw those with the original FW):
Mine looks exactly the same, except it's my ISP DNS servers. I do not think I have EVER seen IPv6 DNS values here.
Comcast IPv6 Check (IPv4 blurred):
It appears to me that this Orbi is supporting IPv6. Looking through the message thread, I do not see some items:
- What is the Orbi connected to (brand & model)?
(Looking for modem, modem/router, modem/router/wifi) - What the ISP and are they on record as supporting IPv6.
(Mine is Spectrum and they have an extensive web page describing how they are)
On the off chance that the ISP is Xfinish (Comcast), I found their page: https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/about-ipv6
Of particular interest was this comment:
"You can view your current IPv4 address at http://www.comcast6.net. When your area transitions to IPv6, you’ll be able to see your IPv6 address there)." - Are there any other devices that can be used to test?
(In addition to my Windows PC, I have tested Raspberry Pi and Android Phone. All pass.)
- What is the Orbi connected to (brand & model)?
Can you please describe which IPv6 option used on the Orbi?
(Drop down menu has a bunch of choices.)
(As a true Luddite, I keep IPv6 disabled, but.....) as an experiment just now I selected a couple of choices (auto config, auto detect, DHCP) and noticed that I got different results each way, but that the Xfinity web site consistently says I have no IPv6. I am on Spectrum, so maybe there is something "special" about Spectrum and setting up IPv6?
OMG.. What a dufus! Of course the test failed. My Windows machine had IPv6 disabled. Geez.
Enabled IPv6 and "Voila", now the web test says I have IPv6.
The option I have now is "DHCP", although I have no idea if any other options work (or do not work).
AND... Having figured this out (for MY Orbi), do I "destroy the loom" (shut off IPv6 again) or leave it enabled. Choices, choices...
Your using v30 FW or have you updated to v2.5.1.8?
To be honest, my Orbi is on Voxel V9.2.5.1.11SF-HW. Doubt that has much to do with the internet IPv6 test site saying "no" when my Windows machine was not using IPv6 and "yes" as soon as I enabled it. I do not recall Voxel mentioning changing IPv6 in his firmware (will read the release notes again).
Ok, ya his version is based off v2.5.1.8 with updated packages.
Something MrChrisD could also try if he interested if his configuration or factory reset doesn't clear this problem:
https://www.snbforums.com/forums/netgear-ac-wireless.53/
FURRYe38 wrote:Your using v30 FW or have you updated to v2.5.1.8?
Updated to v2.5.1.8. It had v2.3.x (forget which exactly) when I set it up and then "forced" the update by downloading the FW from Netgear and manually updating (it did not show an available update on the app or through the web setup page).
CrimpOn wrote:
OMG.. What a dufus! Of course the test failed. My Windows machine had IPv6 disabled. Geez.
Enabled IPv6 and "Voila", now the web test says I have IPv6.
The option I have now is "DHCP", although I have no idea if any other options work (or do not work).
AND... Having figured this out (for MY Orbi), do I "destroy the loom" (shut off IPv6 again) or leave it enabled. Choices, choices...
You scared me for a minute but I did confirm IPv6 is on for my laptop wireless adapter and it does show an IPv6 local address so locally IPv6 appears to be working on the Orbi, just not over WAN.
