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KMDonlon
May 13, 2026Virtuoso
IPv6
Since replies have been turned off on all previous discussions regarding the IPv6 trouble introduced with version 7.2.7.15 and newer, I needed to create a new thread. Checking in on this once aga...
KMDonlon
May 14, 2026Virtuoso
Thanks for input, unfortunately have tried that several times in the past with no success. Went through all the usual troubleshooting steps previously.
CrimpOn
May 14, 2026Guru - Experienced User
Thanks for being patient with us. Perhaps it would be helpful to summarize the problem. i.e.
KMDonlon wrote:since there are no IPv6 drops
It appears that the initial IPv6 connection works for some time on the newer firmware releases, and then there is a "drop"?
(which is observed how?)
and only restarting the system restores IPv6 communication correctly until the next episode?
- KMDonlonMay 14, 2026Virtuoso
Exactly, it has been awhile since I was posting about the issues...if I recall IPv6 connection would drop after 5 or 6 hours and some of my devices would no longer connect. The IPv6 addresses would no longer show up in my connection stats. I would have to reboot the router to regain a connection. I checked this site to verify an IPv6 connection or not...this was all reported by me well over a year ago in other threads too that have since been locked to new replies.
https://test-ipv6.run/