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    DHCPv6 but no client address?

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    • JKnottJ Offline
      JKnott
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      Is it possible to enable the DHCPv6 server, without handing out client addresses?  My understanding is that with SLAAC, there is no need for a DHCPv6 server to provided addresses, but is often used for other purposes, such as NTP server address etc.  How is this done in pfSense?

      tnx jk

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      • jimpJ Offline
        jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
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        IIRC if you set the Router Advertisements tab for that interface as "Stateless DHCP" it does what you want. SLAAC addresses with DHCP providing additional detail.

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        • JKnottJ Offline
          JKnott
          last edited by

          I just changed that, but the address fields still appear on the DHCPv6 tab.

          PfSense running on Qotom mini PC
          i5 CPU, 4 GB memory, 32 GB SSD & 4 Intel 1 Gb Ethernet ports.
          UniFi AC-Lite access point

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

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