OSPFv3 on Bird Needs IPv6 LLA on the Loopback Interface
The Bird routing daemon failed integration tests for advertising the IPv6 prefix on the loopback interface with OSPFv3, revealing a specific issue.
MAIN POINTS
- Bird routing daemon was tested with netlab integration tests.
- It passed most OSPFv3 tests but failed on loopback IPv6 prefix advertisement.
- The issue is specific to the main loopback interface's IPv6 prefix.
- The problem is relevant only for those using Bird with OSPFv3.
TAKEAWAYS
- Bird routing daemon may have issues with IPv6 prefix advertisement on loopback interfaces.
- Users should be aware of potential failures in OSPFv3 integration tests.
- The problem is specific to IPv6 configurations on the loopback interface.
- Further investigation may be needed for those relying on Bird for IPv6 routing.