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IPv6 in AP mode on wax206
Does IPv6 at least work in AP mode (which should just be bridging) on the WAX206. I was intending to use something else as a router and use this as an AP but needed it as a router temporarily while setting up a new home office. Not supporting IPv6 is a severe flaw IMO.
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WiFi devices in AP mode are mostly pass thru for all data traffic so I would presume that while in AP mode, IPv6 would be passing thru. No need for any active IPv6 handling.
Check the support site for what is supported on this model while in AP mode.
CurtisV wrote:
Does IPv6 at least work in AP mode (which should just be bridging) on the WAX206.
A quick test will proof. Chime back on success or report.
CurtisV wrote:
I was intending to use something else as a router and use this as an AP
Nothing that stops you IMHO.
CurtisV wrote:
but needed it as a router temporarily while setting up a new home office. Not supporting IPv6 is a severe flaw IMO.
There is no IPv6 routing on what Netgear does offer as an Essential Wireless AP. to be correct: Routing is not even a feature on the Data Sheet.
I don't have that specific device but all my other routers, when setup in AP mode (if primary router is managing ipv6) get ipv6 addresses. I've got a WAX218 and that one does the same.
plemans wrote:
I don't have that specific device but all my other routers, when setup in AP mode (if primary router is managing ipv6) get ipv6 addresses. I've got a WAX218 and that one does the same.
Yes, the beauty of SLAAC or DHCPv6 probably. However, it appears CurtisV is looking for IPv6 routing capabilities when I read the fine print correct.
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