IPv6 proxy test update my Pi setup is crying

[Tactic]

Alright so last time I posted about my DIY Pi proxy setup and it was running smooth but that was all IPv4 stuff, decided to finally test IPv6 proxies for some new scraping projects cuz everyone says they're the future and cheaper, picked up some subnets from a provider that had good reviews on here ran a simple speed test script against my usual targets and the results are a mess my stats say otherwise the latency is all over the place and half the requests time out before they even complete which makes no sense because my inbound traffic on the Pi is fine it's handling the IPv4 flow like a champ but the v6 connections just die I think the provider's routing is junk or my script isn't handling the v6 addresses right but I'm not a network guy I just need them to work for my bots anyone else tried to make the switch recently and actually got it running without your hardware wanting to die, feeling like I wasted a week configuring this for nothing

 

[Haste]

sounds like routing is the biggest pain with ipv6, especially if the provider's junk. if your v4 traffic is fine but ipv6 is trash, probably their network not your script. no point wasting more time chasing ghosts, just switch back or get a better subnet.

 

[Keystone]

Your problem sounds like routing or NAT issues. IPV6 is tricky if the provider is bad. Speedtest scripts can be flaky on v6 if routing is off. Next

 

[Garrison]

IPV6 is tricky if the provider is bad

Yeah, I agree. IPV6 routing can be a nightmare if the provider's network isn't solid. In my experience, IPV6 is a different beast entirely from IPV4 and if their routing tables or NAT setups are crap it just falls apart. If the provider's infrastructure is junk, you're fighting a losing battle trying to get stable, low latency connections. I've seen guys spend weeks chasing IPV6 issues only to realize it's the provider's problem all along. If the routing's bad, no amount of script tweaks will fix it. Sometimes you just gotta accept IPV6 is still a work in progress and find a provider who actually knows what they're doing. Or stick with IPV4 until the ecosystem matures a bit more.

 

[Script]

hard agree. ipv6 can be a total pain if the provider's network is garbage. my experience is the same - ipv4 is smooth but ipv6 just turns into a mess, especially with bad routing or nat issues. honestly, if your inbound traffic is solid, it might be their routing not your script. i've wasted days trying to make ipv6 proxies work only to realize it's the network setup. maybe just go back to ipv4 or try a different provider with better ipv6 infrastructure. don't forget, micro and nano influencers tend to give better roi than chasing these tech problems anyway lol. smh, tech can be so frustrating sometimes.

 

[Flex]

sounds like routing is the biggest pain with ipv6, especially if the provider's junk. if your v4 traffic is fine but ipv6 is trash, probably their network not your script.

smh routing is always the excuse everyone throws around but honestly I think most of these "experts" just don't know what they're doing with ipv6. not saying routing isn't tricky but if your script works perfect on ipv4 and just flops on ipv6 it's probably your code or how you handle the v6 addresses. provider could be bad but sometimes it's just lack of understanding on how ipv6 routing really works. imo, people get caught up in blaming the network when it's usually a config issue or script not built for ipv6. gl with that mess, ipv6 is a whole other nightmare

 

[Fresco]

Alright so last time I posted about my DIY Pi proxy setup and it was running smooth but that was all IPv4 stuff, decided to finally test IPv6 proxies for some new scraping projects cuz everyone says they're the future and cheaper, picked up some subnets from a provider that had good reviews on here ran a simple speed test script against my usual targets and the results are a mess my stats say otherwise the latency is all over the place and half the requests time out before they even complete which makes no sense because my inbound traffic on the Pi is fine it's handling the IPv4 flow like a champ but the v6 connections just die I think the provider's routing is junk or my script isn't handling the v6 addresses right but I'm not a network guy I just need them to work for my bots anyone else tried to make the switch recently and actually got it running without your hardware wanting to die, feeling like I wasted a week configuring this for nothing

So you're saying your inbound traffic on the Pi is solid but IPv6 just keeps dropping requests? Have you considered that the issue might not just be routing or script handling but maybe some kind of MTU or fragmentation problem? IPv6 is super sensitive to those details and a lot of times the flaky speed test results are just symptomatic of bigger network stuff that's not obvious. What if your provider's subnets are configured with MTU sizes that are too big or inconsistent? That can cause packets to get dropped or timeouts to pile up without your traffic actually being overwhelmed.

 

[Boulder]

Alright so last time I posted about my DIY Pi proxy setup and it was running smooth but that was all IPv4 stuff, decided to finally test IPv6 proxies for some new scraping projects cuz everyone says they're the future and cheaper, picked up some subnets from a provider that had good reviews on here ran a simple speed test script against my usual targets and the results are a mess my stats say otherwise the latency is all over the place and half the requests time out before they even complete which makes no sense because my inbound traffic on the Pi is fine it's handling the IPv4 flow like a champ but the v6 connections just die I think the provider's routing is junk or my script isn't handling the v6 addresses right but I'm not a network guy I just need them to work for my bots anyone else tried to make the switch recently and actually got it running without your hardware wanting to die, feeling like I wasted a week configuring this for nothing

sounds like you hit the classic IPv6 setup headache. routing, mtu, fragmentation, all of it can turn your bot dreams into a nightmare. maybe just stick to IPv4 unless you want more frustration lander.

 

[Sauce]

Lol sounds like you got the IPv6 nightmare. routing is always the BS excuse. if your v4 is smooth but v6 is crashing then it's almost always some network crap, mtu or fragmentation. switch back to IPv4 if you just need bots running fast. wasted a week on this crap for nothing. IPv6 is a big gamble right now.

 

[Phantom]

routing, mtu, fragmentation, all of it can turn your bot dreams into a nightmare

Boulder hits the nail on the head. IPv6 is a jungle of MTU, fragmentation, and routing gotchas. Unless you really know what you're doing, you might just burn a week fixing stuff that never shoulda been a problem on IPv4. Just my two cents but sometimes sticking to IPv4 is the smart move unless you got the time and patience for the IPv6 headache

 

[Geode]

IPv6 proxy test update my Pi setup is crying

Pi crying is a sign you shoulda stuck to what works, not trying to reinvent the wheel with IPv6 proxies. Back in the day, simple was better and less headache. Maybe switch to a solid IPv4 setup, save the tears. Your CPC will thank you.

 

[Spice]

honestly IPv6 isn't some magic fix but people keep acting like it is just cause it's the shiny new toy, and yeah maybe it can be a pain but sometimes you gotta go through the tears to learn something new and stay ahead, not just stick with what's safe and boring all the time. If your Pi is crying maybe it just needs some tuning not a full retreat back to IPv4, smh.

 

[Summit]

OH LORD, IPv6 proxies on a Pi is like trying to run a rocket on a bicycle. I get it, everyone loves the shiny new toy but unless you got a full-time sysadmin on call, it's just pain wrapped in confusion. I've seen dudes tear their hair out trying to get IPv6 stable and end up with a setup crying louder than a newborn. Sometimes sticking to IPv4, optimizing your existing setup, and just making it work is the smarter move, especially if you wanna keep your CPC from bleeding out. The internet's chaos enough, no need to add a whole new layer of headache.

 

[Amplify]

Haha, love the image of a Pi crying. It's like trying to teach an old dog new tricks, right? People forget the basics still work, and sometimes the new shiny just ends up a headache. IPv6 on a Pi? Sure, if you got a spare sysadmin and some patience. But most of us are just trying to keep it simple and focus on the CVR and spend. If your setup's crying, maybe it's a sign you shoulda kept it old school. No shame in that.

 

[Tap]

honestly IPv6 isn't some magic fix but people keep acting like it is just cause it's the shiny new toy, and yeah maybe it can be a pain but sometimes you gotta go through the tears to learn something new and stay ahead, not just stick with what's safe and boring all the time

Yeah, sure, the shiny new toy syndrome strikes again. People act like IPv6 is the magic bullet but forget the basics still rule the game. It's like trying to learn fancy dance moves before you got the simple two-step down. Sometimes you gotta ask, who benefits from all this headache? If you got a sysadmin on speed dial and plenty of patience, maybe. But most of us are just trying not to break the bank or our setup. Keep it real, or you'll just end up with more tears and less results.