Use an IPv6 address from the subnet assigned to your server.
1. Open the Network Adapter Settings
- Press Win + R, type
ncpa.cpl, and press Enter. - Right-click your active network adapter and select Properties.
- Select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and click Properties.
2. Enter the IPv6 Settings
Select Use the following IPv6 address and enter:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| IPv6 address | Your IPv6 address, without /64 |
| Subnet prefix length | 64 |
| Default gateway | fe80::1 |
For example, if your assigned subnet is 2001:db8:1234:5678::/64, you can use 2001:db8:1234:5678::2. Replace this example with an address from your own subnet.
Select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Preferred DNS server | 2a01:4ff:ff00::add:1 |
| Alternate DNS server | 2a01:4ff:ff00::add:2 |
3. Save and Test
Click OK in both windows. Open Command Prompt and run:
ping -6 2606:4700:4700::1111
If you receive replies, IPv6 connectivity is working.