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Driver8666
Oct 11, 2021Tutor
XR1000 not able to keep IPv6 Address
Hey guys: My XR1000 router will not hold an IPv6 address. If you restart it, it is able to grab one off my XB6 modem (Rogers in Canada). The XB6 does show that IPv6 is enabled in Bridge Mode, so ...
plemans
Oct 11, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Have you tried the XB6 in router mode and putting the XR1000's ip address into its dmz?
It wouldn't be the first time I've seen a modem/router combo device not function properly in bridge mode.
- Driver8666Oct 11, 2021Tutor
You can't do this. From what I read, it blocks all IPv4 addresses. Only allows IPv6. That's not an option.
- plemansOct 11, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Did you try it?
and if its doing that (which it shouldn't), why do you think its functioning properly in bridge mode?
- Driver8666Oct 11, 2021Tutor
Let's see what happens. I can't turn the WiFi off, but I can put the XB6 back into Bridge mode.