IPv6

What is IPv6? The latest Internet Protocol (version 6) that usually is ran in parallel to the classic standard called IPv4.

Why it matters to end users

• • Avoids incoming traffic issues caused by sharing public IPv4 addresses because of LSN/CGN from ISP and/or onsite NATs by providing public IPv6 addresses for every device

• If ignored could have security issues like shadow networks & bypassed firewalls

  • Adds ability to access IPv6-only services

• Performance might be different enough to be noticeable

  • Often could be using different routes across the Internet to access information changing latency & speeds

  • Packets are larger but processed more efficiently

What extra info I have to share

• Most popular modern Operating Systems have reasonably updated support information except Windows XP so steps provided on how to get it working properly

• Older versions of Windows that support IPv6 do not have the latest recommended order for preferring address types by default. I have a page about easy ways to verify & get them updated

Feedback on these IPv6 pages are welcome by message or chat discussion in #ipv6 on Freenode.