Should I turn on IPv6

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I did Open Wireless Diagnostic then run window scan, heres what it said below, I m asking if I should turn IPv6 on ?? Or leave it of and use IPv4 only?
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I would recommend leaving in on Automatically. That's the default. I can't think of a reason to change it from that.
 
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I would recommend leaving in on Automatically. That's the default. I can't think of a reason to change it from that.

It was off all along
 
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The factory default, I'm pretty sure, is Automatically. That is the setting that makes sense. If ip6 is available, it will get an ip, if it is not available, no harm is done. Anything else could lead to problems.
 

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I agree with Jake.

The IPv6 settings should be set to Automatic as in my screenshots below.

The first is my Ethernet setting:

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The second is from my WiFi setting:

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These settings should have been set as the default in both cases.

Just set them up as shown.

Ian
 
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I agree with Jake.

The IPv6 settings should be set to Automatic as in my screenshots below.

The first is my Ethernet setting:

View attachment 28984

The second is from my WiFi setting:

View attachment 28986

These settings should have been set as the default in both cases.

Just set them up as shown.

Ian
ethernet is on Auto but not Wifi, I just change it, Thank You
 

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You are very welcome. Hope this solves the problem, which is all that really matters.

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Rule #1:-

If it is working leave it be!
 

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