IPv6 Pass-Through (Bridge Mode) in TP-Link Archer C90 - Simple & Successful

[iAmSaugata]

I use a TP-Link Archer C90 router that has a Pass-Through (Bridge Mode) option under the IPv6 settings. It is easy to enable with just one click. However, I was surprised to find out that after enabling it, all my devices are started receiving IPv6 IP addresses directly from the Jio router, even though I had configured access point on my TP-link router and extenders.

All my devices that support IPv6 are getting public IPv6 addresses assigned to them. I can also access Jio VoIP from my existing access point that is configured on TP link.

The best part is that you don’t have to make any changes to your existing wifi network or follow any long steps. If you have Archer C90 or any other router with a similar feature, you can use bridge mode without breaking anything.

I hope this information will be useful for others.

Regards,
Saugata D.

 

[kakashi]

But there is no IPv6 firewall

 

[iAmSaugata]

There is one Jio Fiber router. It will act as your gateway firewall.

 

[81163]

Jio home gateway support bridge mode ??

 

[kakashi]

Jio has IPv6 firewall but doesn’t TP-Link block all outbound ports? Can you access anything from outside?

 

[iAmSaugata]

TP-Link will not block anything in IPv6, as your device directly getting public IPv6. You can access it from outside, you have to add rules in IPv6 firewall in Jio router.

 

[iAmSaugata]

@Sayantan No, Jio home gateway is no in bridge mode, rather your TP-Link router acting as bridge for IPv6, so that you can get Public IPv6 for all your supported devices, there will no issues with double NAT.

 

[AD2011]

Yeah, I am using the same config from last year on my D-Link DIR-825 which I am using as an extender. Works as expected and am able to access ports from outside my network after allowing ports through the Jio Fiber Gateway's firewall.