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RBR850 IPv6 dropping from Xfinity XB7 hourly
I have searched and searched and cannot find the answer to this issue. I have the RBR853 mesh system. Xfinity gig internet. I have no problem pulling a IPv6 address from the XB7 modem. And the Or...
yetimemphis wrote:It seems like using the Orbi in AP mode while the modem is unbridged would be the simplest method. That said, would turning off the routing functions keep the satellites from working or cause other significant losses? I have an Xbox wired to one of the satellites and the modem (XB7) and router (Orbi) are in the center of house. The Xbox is in a corner. It needs the wired connection to a satellite to function well.
I also have a similar setup: XB7 + RBK754 + IPv6 enabled + Brigde mode initially, but I've since switched Orbi to AP mode.
XB7 routing + DNS + DHCP + IPv6 functions are already validated by Comcast within their network/servers and Orbi is a WiFi beast in AP. If Comcast makes any change to their internal servers or XB7 firmware, I don't have to worry about compatibility issue with XB7 not wrking after XB7 firmware update or Orbi firmware update.
This setup will help me avoid any potential compatibility issue between XB7 DNS/DHCP (IPv6) servers and Orbi. I also get FREE parental control, which is disabled with XB7 in Bridge mode. XB7 parental control is a big improvement comparing to paid Orbi parental control.
Unless you're using a specific feature that's only available when Orbi is in Router mode and that feature is missing from XB7 as well, switching to AP mode will simpify your WiFi network with less headache due to compatibility issues as a result of firmware updates.
UPDATE:
IPv6 is gone again. Orbi not pulling it from XB7 modem. However, it seems like the firmware has improved satellite communication with the router. Now seeing wireless backhauled RBS's pulling 500 Down speeds to devices (like Xbox) wired to them.
This is an improvement.
Full family is home so max data is running during these tests. Multiple ipads, xbox live gaming, 2 4k tv's, this computer, etc.
I can't think of any other options to maintain the IPv6 stability but I'll forego worrying about it if these higher download speeds hold.
I have had issues with IPv6 about 2/3rds of the way through the v2 FW. Up until then, perfect.
I did the v4.6.6.11 install in a very complex and "sterile" way compaired to a "dirty" install just over laying the new over the old. Once set up IPv6 just happened. Yay. And it stayed up for a couple of days. It's down now. I use to be able to reboot the RBR and it would come back for a bit. Now it's a crap shoot and I do feel a difference. So I'm hoping that they will get this resolved soon.