I have a Huawei fiber modem router, and my WAN shows only IPv4. However, my neighbor who has the same ISP and modem has both IPv4 and IPv6. I'm wondering if enabling IPv6 would make any difference in terms of speed, stability, or gaming performance. Should I consider turning it on too?
4 Answers
To add to that, IPv6 is mostly just a future-proofing measure for when IPv4 addresses run out. For right now, it shouldn't change your gaming or everyday usage. Just use what works for you!
Disabling IPv6 is often a safe bet in home networks. It doesn’t really affect performance and can sometimes even lead to issues. Unless you have a specific reason for needing it, you might not want to enable it.
It's unlikely you'll notice a difference in gaming or daily internet use for a while. However, since you're paying for the same service as your neighbor, it wouldn't hurt to reach out to your ISP and ask about enabling IPv6. You deserve the same features!
No, having IPv6 generally won't improve your speed. The WiFi standards like 5 GHz are more impactful for performance. Basically, think of IPv4 and IPv6 as just different addresses; switching from one to the other is like moving from house XX11 to XX12—your everyday experience won't really change much.
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