Turn off or activate IPv6 settings on your router.

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N015iA
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10-08-2023, 11:03 AM

I'm exploring my internet setup and came across discussions about turning off or turning on IPV6. It seems enabling it could offer advantages or drawbacks. Should I keep it disabled or leave it active? I'm aiming to maximize the speed of my connection, so I wanted to clarify this before proceeding.

N015iA

10-08-2023, 11:03 AM #1

GoldenZap
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10-08-2023, 12:05 PM

It's merely a unique identifier, a set of digits for recognizing a device. It won't significantly improve performance.

GoldenZap

10-08-2023, 12:05 PM #2

It's merely a unique identifier, a set of digits for recognizing a device. It won't significantly improve performance.

galexygamer3
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10-08-2023, 02:22 PM

Many internet service providers haven't adopted IPv6 yet...

galexygamer3

10-08-2023, 02:22 PM #3

Many internet service providers haven't adopted IPv6 yet...

GetShrekedN00B
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10-08-2023, 10:41 PM

It looks quicker or more effective because it requires fewer hops to reach a destination. With just three or four hops compared to nine to twelve using IPV4.

GetShrekedN00B

10-08-2023, 10:41 PM #4

It looks quicker or more effective because it requires fewer hops to reach a destination. With just three or four hops compared to nine to twelve using IPV4.

MCDark_Reaper
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10-15-2023, 01:10 PM

Latency values for both versions are the same. Turning off IPv6 can break sites relying on it, and with limited IPv4 addresses available, this issue will only worsen over time.

MCDark_Reaper

10-15-2023, 01:10 PM #5

Latency values for both versions are the same. Turning off IPv6 can break sites relying on it, and with limited IPv4 addresses available, this issue will only worsen over time.

CROSSBOWWEAPON
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10-20-2023, 12:12 AM

Others argue IPV6 tackles different challenges. We still rely on NAT for addressing concerns, so why switch now? They also say IPV6 offers enhanced security features, but I’m not convinced those claims hold up. After all, NAT already provides some level of protection.

CROSSBOWWEAPON

10-20-2023, 12:12 AM #6

Darkeos
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10-21-2023, 11:00 PM

NAT isn't a security measure; it doesn't randomize traffic and offers little benefit beyond complicating connections, particularly in CGNAT or dual-NAT scenarios.

Darkeos

10-21-2023, 11:00 PM #7

NAT isn't a security measure; it doesn't randomize traffic and offers little benefit beyond complicating connections, particularly in CGNAT or dual-NAT scenarios.