IPv6 Connection Feature - Operating Requirements for Windows 10

Here, you can check the recommended settings for an IPv6 connection, and how it will appear on your computer under normal operation.
The settings described here are the default settings on first startup of most computers, so you usually do not need to adjust settings.

  1. STEP1

    Open the Network Settings window

    Click the Start button and select “Settings” (gear icon).

    Start button

    Click “Network & Internet”.

    Windows Settings

    Click “Change adapter options”.

    Network status

    For wired connection through a router, right-click “Ethernet”, and for wireless connection right-click “Wi-Fi”. Then click “Properties” from the list.

    • *If you do not see the icons described here, please contact the manufacturer of your computer.

    Network Connections Properties

  2. STEP2

    Properties

    Select “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)”.* Do not remove the check mark.
    Then click “Properties”.

    Internet Protocol

  3. STEP3

    Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) property

    Check “Obtain an IPv6 address automatically”.
    Then check “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.

    The settings are completed. Click “OK”, and “OK” again to return to the previous page.

    Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) Properties

  4. STEP4

    Check connection status

    For wired connection through a router, right-click “Ethernet”, and for wireless connection right-click “Wi-Fi”, and then click “Status”.

    Network Connections status

    Click “Details”.

    Internet Status Details

    If you see an IP address for IPv6 within the window marked with a red box, you are connected to the IPv6 network.

    • * With Asahi Net’s IPv6 Connection Feature, the beginning part of the prefixed IP address will appear as below:
      In East Japan: [2405:6580-2405:6583]
      In West Japan: [2405:6584-2405:6587]

    Network Connections Details

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