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PFSense - Network - Disable IPv6

If IPv6 is not needed, then optionally disable it to simplify network management.


Networking

Navigate to System → Advanced → Networking:

NOTE: This sets up some firewall rules behind the scenes, but it does not stop pfSense from generating IPv6 traffic.


DHCPv6 Relay

Navigate to Services → DHCPv6 Relay:

In DHCP6 Relay Configuration:


Interfaces

Disable IPv6 on each of the interfaces:

WAN

Navigate to Interfaces → WAN (pppoe0).

In General Configuration:

LAN

Navigate to Interfaces → LAN (em1).

In General Configuration:

OTHER INTERFACES


Gateways

Navigate to System → Routing → Gateways.

In Default Gateway:


Firewall Rules

Firewall rules to block IPv6.

NOTE: This is not necessarily needed, but a precaution if something is not working or gets misconfigured.

Navigate to Firewall → Rules → LAN.

NOTE: Do not delete the IPv6 rule, as this may be wanted later, and easier then to just enable.