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Archive => 19.7 Legacy Series => Topic started by: direx on August 03, 2019, 11:56:20 PM

Title: How to create alias for current IPv6 prefix
Post by: direx on August 03, 2019, 11:56:20 PM
Hi,

I want to write firewall rules for IPv6 and I need the delegated prefix from my ISP (WAN interface) in the rule. I think saving the current prefix in an alias would be the best option, but what's the best option to do that?

- direx
Title: Re: How to create alias for current IPv6 prefix
Post by: bobpaul on January 29, 2020, 04:51:48 AM
Having the same problem. I know with pfSense there's no solution. Really hoping opnsense has a work around as it seems like a more flexible platform. This is basically a requirement to use IPv6 on a home network if you want to host any services behind the firewall.
Title: Re: How to create alias for current IPv6 prefix
Post by: marjohn56 on January 29, 2020, 08:40:46 AM
The solution is to use an ISP that gives static address allocations, alternatively use a Hurricane Electric tunnel. It's static, gives you a /48 prefix and costs nothing.