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PiHole IPv6 configuration

PiHole IPv6 configuration

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LittleNightOrb
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05-16-2023, 06:42 AM
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Hi everyone. I've been setting up a PiHole recently and it's functioning well. I had some worries about IPv6 though—I'm not very familiar with it, so I'm sorry if I seem a bit new. Can I set up a fixed IPv6 address locally, at least for testing? Also, if this is important, I'm using an AirPort 6th generation router and Comcast as my internet provider. Thanks in advance!
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LittleNightOrb
05-16-2023, 06:42 AM #1

Hi everyone. I've been setting up a PiHole recently and it's functioning well. I had some worries about IPv6 though—I'm not very familiar with it, so I'm sorry if I seem a bit new. Can I set up a fixed IPv6 address locally, at least for testing? Also, if this is important, I'm using an AirPort 6th generation router and Comcast as my internet provider. Thanks in advance!

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Skeetarr
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05-16-2023, 07:35 AM
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The goal is to ensure compatibility for a home network, especially if you have devices using IPv6. While PiHole supports this feature, it’s not mandatory unless your router or other network equipment needs it.
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Skeetarr
05-16-2023, 07:35 AM #2

The goal is to ensure compatibility for a home network, especially if you have devices using IPv6. While PiHole supports this feature, it’s not mandatory unless your router or other network equipment needs it.

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senbonzakura13
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05-18-2023, 08:05 AM
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His ISP supports IPv6. I understand this because I share the same provider. Comcast employs dual stacks for both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. They mentioned that most traffic on their network is actually IPv6, which explains their use of it.
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senbonzakura13
05-18-2023, 08:05 AM #3

His ISP supports IPv6. I understand this because I share the same provider. Comcast employs dual stacks for both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. They mentioned that most traffic on their network is actually IPv6, which explains their use of it.

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saerond
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05-20-2023, 05:42 PM
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You're asking about the purpose of using PiHole. If it's meant to block or restrict traffic, then IPv6 won't help you. Unless you need special routing inside your local network, it makes no sense to use it. Stick with IPv4 locally.
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saerond
05-20-2023, 05:42 PM #4

You're asking about the purpose of using PiHole. If it's meant to block or restrict traffic, then IPv6 won't help you. Unless you need special routing inside your local network, it makes no sense to use it. Stick with IPv4 locally.

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XxTBretzxX
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05-25-2023, 01:31 PM
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Yes, you can still use PiHole with IPv6 enabled. You don’t need to disable it entirely if you want to keep blocking ads and malicious sites. Your router can support both IPv4 and IPv6 while maintaining the same security setup.
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05-25-2023, 01:31 PM #5

Yes, you can still use PiHole with IPv6 enabled. You don’t need to disable it entirely if you want to keep blocking ads and malicious sites. Your router can support both IPv4 and IPv6 while maintaining the same security setup.

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