2.33. IP6IN4

These log messages refer to the IP6IN4 (6in4 Tunnel Events) category.

2.33.1. failed_to_setup_6in4_tunnel (ID: 07800001)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
Failed to setup open tunnel from <local_ip> to <remote_ip>
Explanation
Unable to setup 6in4 tunnel with endpoint.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
Check CONN usage and local routing.
Revision
1
Parameters
local_ip
remote_ip

2.33.2. 6in4_resolve_successful (ID: 07800002)

Default Severity
NOTICE
Log Message
6in4 tunnel <iface> resolved <remotegwname> to <remotegw>
Explanation
The 6in4 tunnel succesfully resolved the DNS name of remote endpoint.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
None
Revision
1
Parameters
iface
remotegwname
remotegw

2.33.3. 6in4_resolve_failed (ID: 07800003)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
6in4 tunnel <iface> failed to resolve <remotegwname>
Explanation
The 6in4 tunnel failed to resolve the DNS name of the remote endpoint.
Firewall Action
None
Recommended Action
Make sure you have configured the DNS name of the remote endpoint and the DNS servers correctly.
Revision
1
Parameters
iface
remotegwname

2.33.4. 6in4_invalid_sender_encap (ID: 07800004)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
Invalid IPv6 sender entering 6in4 tunnel <senderip>. Packet dropped
Explanation
Packet should be dropped according to RFC 4213 since the source IP address is invalid.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
Check routing configuration or modify the IPv6 addresses of the clients.
Revision
1
Parameters
senderip
Context Parameters
Packet Buffer

2.33.5. 6in4_length_error (ID: 07800005)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
6in4 packet length error. Packet dropped
Explanation
Received 6in4 packet with length error.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
Check 6in4 endpoint configuration.
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Packet Buffer

2.33.6. 6in4_send_routing_loop_detected (ID: 07800006)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
Routing loop detected. 6in4 packet send failed
Explanation
Routing loop to the 6in4 tunnel endpoint detected.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
Check local routing.
Revision
1
Context Parameters
Packet Buffer

2.33.7. 6in4_invalid_sender_decap (ID: 07800007)

Default Severity
WARNING
Log Message
Invalid IPv6 sender in 6in4 tunnel <senderip>. Packet dropped
Explanation
Packet should be dropped according to RFC 4213 since the source IP address is invalid.
Firewall Action
drop
Recommended Action
Check 6in4 endpoint configuration.
Revision
1
Parameters
senderip
Context Parameters
Packet Buffer