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      Shootify
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      hello guys, right now my ISP (spectrum ) just enable ipv6 on my connection (non static), /56, but i have no experience setting up this with the scenario i have, i have a home network (lab) , 2 dc, one dhcp server and 5 pc, can provide directions how to properly (best practice) set ipv6 on this scenario currently working on ipv4? id like to enable dhcpv6 on my windows server dhcpv6.
      PS: current states is pfsense dhcpv6 is enable for lan and RA is set to assisted mode.
      cheers and thanks for the help

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        JKnott @Shootify
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        @shootify

        I assume your ISP will be using DHCPv6-PD to provide your prefixes. Why do you want a DHCPv6 server on the LAN side? SLAAC usually works well and Android devices won't work with DHCPv6, thanks to some genius at Google.

        PfSense running on Qotom mini PC
        i5 CPU, 4 GB memory, 32 GB SSD & 4 Intel Gb Ethernet ports.
        UniFi AC-Lite access point

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          Shootify @JKnott
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          @jknott well i reading that since the isp is providing non static ipv6, you should run ULA on the Lan?

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            JKnott @Shootify
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            @shootify

            That depends. My ISP uses DHCPv6-PD but my prefix is consistent, since pfsense added the Do not allow PD/Address release setting. You can still run ULA if you want. However, that does not affect whether you use SLAAC or DHCPv6.

            PfSense running on Qotom mini PC
            i5 CPU, 4 GB memory, 32 GB SSD & 4 Intel Gb Ethernet ports.
            UniFi AC-Lite access point

            I haven't lost my mind. It's around here...somewhere...

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              Shootify @JKnott
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              @jknott so i leave the pfsense dhcpv6 enable and use RA as a ASSISTED mode, then create the dhcpv6 on windows server using ULA?
              thanks

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                JKnott @Shootify
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                @shootify

                You don't have to use a DHCPv6 server on the LAN. As I mentioned, Android devices won't work with it. SLAAC does all you need, unless you have a specific requirement that needs DHCPv6. I have both GUA and ULA here and only use SLAAC.

                PfSense running on Qotom mini PC
                i5 CPU, 4 GB memory, 32 GB SSD & 4 Intel Gb Ethernet ports.
                UniFi AC-Lite access point

                I haven't lost my mind. It's around here...somewhere...

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