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

**Product:** ClusterXL  
**Version:** R82, R82.10  
**OS:** Gaia  
**Last Modified:** 2025-06-15

## 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).

#### NOTE

This solution has been verified for the specific scenario, described by the combination of Product, Version and Symptoms. It may not work in other scenarios.

## Article Properties

**Access Level:** General  
**Status:** Approved by TAC  
**Date Created:** 2025-02-03  
**Last Modified:** 2025-06-15