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Nighthawk R8000Pturn on IPV6
Hi I have a P8000 and I’m trying to turn on IPv6 to run an Xbox series x. Is there a way to turn this on? The version I have is V1.4.4.94. My ISP is Hotwire communications. I have very little technic...
Tech was here made a bunch of calls and determined IPV6 isn’t available yet. “It’s something we’re working on”. It’s 50/50 if it’s actually not turned on or they just wanted to get rid of me. But anyway thanks everyone for the help.
LeadPipe wrote:Hi I have a P8000 and I’m trying to turn on IPv6 to run an Xbox series x. Is there a way to turn this on? The version I have is V1.4.4.94. My ISP is Hotwire communications. I have very little technical knowledge.
Thanks in advance!
Couple of questions. What is the brand name and model number of the modem/ONT connected upstream between your router and the internet? Does your ISP support IPv6?
If yes, proceed. Log in to the router user interface, go to the Advanced Tab -> Advanced Setup -> IPv6. Under connection type, select either DHCP or Auto Detect. Under IPv6 DNS, select get automatically from your ISP. Under LAN setup, select use DHCP server.
Once you make the changes, you should reboot your router.
It’s a Nokia model XS-250X-A
thanks
LeadPipe wrote:It’s a Nokia model XS-250X-A
thanks
This is specifically why I asked. Your Nokia XS-250-A is a combination device. An optical network terminal and a router in the same box.
When you connect your R8000P downstream of your Nokia you are cascading two routers on the same network. A configuration that will give you much grief. Commonly known as double NAT. You need to read here as to why it is not recommended.
https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-double-NAT-and-why-is-it-bad
To correct the situation, you are going to have to dig in to the configuration of your Nokia XS-250-A or configure your R8000P as a wired access point.
If you choose to set your R8000P as an access point, some of the features will no longer be available. See here for details.
There may be information available from your ISP or Nokia support world that will provide details on how to connect a second router downstream.
You are most likely correct in thinking a router is blocking your IPv6 configuration. But, it is not the Netgear router.
Thanks for your response. Configuring the netgear wouldn’t help because one of the features disabled is IPV6 (from the list you sent) I don’t own the Nokia box so I doubt they would let me mess with it. Do you think if I purchased my own ONT that would work? Is that even possible? I had my own modem with the cable co but this seems more involved.
thanks again for the helpAlso, would using a switch work? I can connect the switch to the ONT and then connect the Xbox and the router to the switch. The Xbox would then bypass the router?
LeadPipe wrote:Also, would using a switch work? I can connect the switch to the ONT and then connect the Xbox and the router to the switch. The Xbox would then bypass the router?
Having your R8000P connected to a switch that is connected downstream of your Nokia ONT/router would not resolve anything.
It appears your Nokia ONT/router is of a relatively recent design with good features. It has AC Wi-Fi and four each 1 Gb Ethernet output ports. The ONT cut sheet was readily found via a web search. The user manual could also be found the same way or from your ISP. I do not know anything about your physical layout. There is a good chance you could connect everything direct to your ONT/Router and not use the Netgear R8000P at all.
Just because you do not own the Nokia ONT/router does not necessarily mean you are not allowed to configure it for your use. That is a question only your ISP can answer.