> Source: [sk183104](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183104)

# sk183104 - ClusterXL drops traffic that is sent to its IPv6 Virtual IP Address that is configured with the Unicast Link-Local scope

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk183104 |
| Date Created | 2025-02-03 |
| Last Modified | 2025-06-15 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R82.10, R82 |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- * ClusterXL does not respond to traffic that is sent to its IPv6 Virtual IP Address that is configured with the Unicast Link-Local scope (/64).

* Kernel debug on ClusterXL Members (`fw ctl debug -m fw + drop`) shows that the ClusterXL drops this traffic:

  `fw_log_drop_ex: Packet proto= .... dropped by fw_first_packet_state_checks Reason: ...`

## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included in:

* [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R82](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82/Default.htm) starting from Take 25

If you choose not to upgrade, Check Point can supply a **Hotfix** . [Contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/.contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for this issue.  
A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing the Hotfix.  
For faster resolution and verification, please collect [CPinfo files](http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk92739) from the Security Management Server and Security Gateways involved in the case.

**Hotfix installation instructions:**   
Refer to [sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk168597).

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