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    IPv4 vs. IPv6 (Static IP's)

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by InTheZeroYear, Apr 2, 2007.

  1. InTheZeroYear

    InTheZeroYear Notebook Evangelist

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    Alright, So before i got my new laptop i had never seen IP version 6 (IPv6) before. And when trying to create a static IP (to forward ports) it was always under "Internet Protocol for" for my desktop.



    I have my static setup fine through the IPv4 Properties.

    But my question is,

    is there a way to setup a static IP (manually configured instead of automatic) for IPv6?

    or also.. is there any reason to? does it work any different than if its obtained automatically?


    It seemed like when I tried to input certain IPv6 values manually from the command "ipconfig /all" they would either be incorrect or I could not find enough information to fill in all the needed areas.







    ty if anyone can help me with this :]
     
    InTheZeroYear, Apr 2, 2007
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  2. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    well are u actually connecting to something that communicates with IPv6 configurations? if not then u dont need to use it eh?
     
    SideSwipe, Apr 2, 2007
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  3. shinji257

    shinji257 Notebook Deity

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    That is correct. Most devices are not even IPv6 ready yet. It is going to take a very long time for the internet to be able to embrace IPv6 standards however the implementation of it in Vista will help it along a bit.
     
    shinji257, Apr 2, 2007
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  4. WackyT

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    Don't even worry about IP v6, unless you're told to. In fact, what I did is just disable it entirely.
     
    WackyT, Apr 2, 2007
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