Connect WiFi on a laptop to a PC without using an IPV6 connection.
Connect WiFi on a laptop to a PC without using an IPV6 connection.
I'm facing difficulties with establishing IPV6 connectivity on my desktop. Right now I'm using my laptop as the WiFi adapter, which works well and offers strong network performance. My desktop lacks a built-in WiFi card, so I can't connect directly to the router. I have a high-speed fibre connection of 150/150 Mbps, and the link speed remains stable. On my laptop, IPV6 is functional, with consistent ping latency. However, on my desktop it doesn’t work, even though the ISP supports it.
I’m using the control panel method to share my WiFi and connect my desktop via Ethernet. That works fine on my laptop—IPV4 behaves normally and latency matches what I see on my PC. The problem appears only when sharing through the control panel. I’ve checked numerous forums, but no one else seems to have reported this exact issue.
I’m wondering if there’s a way to adjust the settings in the control panel or try third-party software to resolve it. It seems the method isn’t causing the issue, but rather the way the connection is managed. My desktop drivers and IPV6 setup are all correct; I’ve tested multiple times with IPV6 enabled.
The local IP addresses on my desktop appear to be recognized, yet it can’t reach the internet. There might be an advanced setting or configuration that needs tweaking for proper IPv6 routing. If you can share more details about the control panel steps or any error messages, it would help. Thanks for your understanding!
The system prefers IPV6 for better connectivity and future compatibility, even though it functions on IPv4.
Perfectly, I'd like both options. My ISP backs IPV6 and usually with my other gadgets it really boosts performance. For instance, Google favors IPV6 servers and YouTube, which helps cut down on buffering and speeds things up. It's just a small annoyance but it bothers me.
I think you have a bit of a misunderstanding. Setting a different private network addresse(s) on your LAN won't speed up browsing. Its your WAN address that benefits from this (however I've not heard of this and would like source) The ISP gives you an IP address for your WAN, you setup your own LAN addresses for your network. The internet only see's your WAN address, not LAN address.
I understand what you're saying. My ISP (WAN) allows IPV6, but because of LAN restrictions I can't connect to that service. That's the issue. I'm aware that local settings don't apply when viewed separately. Without native local IPV6 support, I can't reach WAN IPV6 connections—this is how IPV6 works. For instance, trying to ping Google from my desktop won't use IPV6 servers, whereas it does on my laptop.
Have you attempted to turn on IPv6 on your network card (refer to the photo)? If my assessment was wrong and this isn't the problem, have you thought about connecting via a wireless AP as a client rather than using a laptop? This appears to be the most reasonable solution.
It's activated in the network adapter configuration. I thought about it, but it doesn't seem worth it since the WiFi signal strength won't improve much unless I invest a lot—particularly where I reside. It's not a major issue; I just wanted to try this sharing approach.