IPv6 Prefix Delegation on ONT
Hello Everyone :) I have a fiber to the home with Gigablast and have a Nokia ONT. I've been trying to receive an IPv6 prefix to be assigned to my router by requesting a /64 however to date, I have be...
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Requesting a prefix delegation size is not necessary unless you want something other than the default. The default would be the /64 you're seeking and the fewer custom requests you make to the DHCP server, the more likely you'll achieve success.
It would also help if a moderator could clarify whether or not IPv6 is available on FTTH connections now. In the past, it was not available but I'm not aware if that is been addressed since then.
I removed the prefix delegation size and it's still just searching at this point. Definitely open to suggestions.
I can't speak to the particulars of your specific router. Many routers let you set IPv6 to Automatic which essentially means try every possible method of obtaining an IP until something works which is something I suggest, especially if you're new to IPv6.
If none of that works, next thing we would need to do is determine if IPv6 is available on your connection. That's where a moderator's help would be necessary.
IPv6 is available on fiber connections. I was one of the first people trained in fiber support when i was working at Cox, so believe me, I know what I am talking about. The Router the customer has has to have an IPV6 package on iit, according to the MFG's web site. If it's not getting an IPv6 asnd everything is correct, they MAY need to contact the mfg. They can connect a compute direct to the ONT and see if the computer gets an IPv6 address also.
The router has the IPv6 package installed on it. I was able to pull an IPv6 address (and prefix) from a juniper router I have in my lab with no problem so I know it's know the router.
I think the question as ExtraChrispy eluded to is that a previous Coxe employee/Moderator on these forums says something that is the exact opposite of what you're saying (i.e. PON circuits are IPv6 compatible) which needs to be clarified.
Just a hail marry suggestion, but have you tried connecting a computer with modern OS directly to the ONT and see what kind of IPv6 address you get then? That will atleast confirm that FTTH has IPv6 in your area.
I can pull an IPv6 address without issue, just not a prefix.
If your Juniper can pull an IPv6 and the other cannot, I would contact the MFG. Since the Juniper got an IPv6, then you ALSO know I provided you accurate information. T1 Agents at Cox are NO LONGER technically trained. They use a monkey script for everything, and if it's not in there, many just make stuff up instead of getting you to someone who may know the correct answer. It's unfortunate but Cox wants to provide Customer Service, not Technical Support.
That being said, we know,
- Juniper can pull IPv6 address.
- The Miktrotik router cannot receive an IPv6 address
I would go to the Microtik forums and look there or contact the Mfg, A LOT of people with your router seem to have issues with it and IPv6.
https://forum.mikrotik.com/viewtopic.php?t=151637
