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Handling Broken DHCPv6 Client Implementations

We recently ran into a few surprising cases of incorrect DHCPv6 client behavior across several vendor implementations (Fritz!box and Telstra Netgear V7610 CPE). These clients were failing to properly request or renew leases, leading to inconsistent connectivity and degraded user experience. This post breaks down how we diagnosed the issue, the workarounds we implemented, and what it reveals about the broader state of IPv6 support in consumer devices.

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