IPB193: IPv6 Basics – Troubleshooting
From IPv6 Buzz by Packet Pushers
February 5, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 193
About this episode
The episode covers essential IPv6 troubleshooting techniques and highlights key differences from IPv4.
Are you struggling to get IPv6 working, whether in a lab or even a pilot deployment? Ed, Nick, and Tom walk through the essentials of IPv6 troubleshooting, revealing the non-negotiable differences between IPv4 and IPv6 that can trip up even experienced network engineers. They break down why blocking all ICMP, like in v4, will instantly ... Read more »
Topics covered
- IPv6
- network troubleshooting
- ICMP
- IPv4 vs IPv6
Keywords
- network engineers
- pilot deployment
- lab
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