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You can test your connection here: http://ipv6test.google.com/

Apparently, Wednesday, June 8th is "World IPv6 Day" when major websites and CDNs will be sending their content over IPv6. For instance, if you cannot connect to Google on that day, you will need to surf to http://ipv4.google.com to do your searches.

My best guess is that most people will not experience any problems. Almost any computer / router purchased within the last 5 years should either be compatible / or easily upgradable. Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) *should* already be compatible. In fact, you can obtain detailed information about your internet connection here:

Please let me know your thoughts on this. Is the current Internet infrastructure ready for the switch??

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skilly commented: neat +0

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Short expert summary and a compact troubleshooting path.

Most of the test results here (the “no IPv6” / “bear” outcomes seen by , and ) simply mean the client or home network has no routable IPv6 address. That’s common for consumer setups: link-local addresses (fe80::/10) and transition tunnels (Teredo, 6to4) can make a machine appear partially IPv6-capable without providing full native connectivity. A test message that mentions DNS problems usually means AAAA lookups aren’t resolving or your resolver isn’t returning them.

Quick triage (run these on the affected machine):

Windows:
  ipconfig /all
  netsh interface teredo show state

Linux/macOS:
  ip -6 addr show
  ping6 -c 3 <an IPv6 host>

What to look for: a global IPv6 address (not fe80::). If you only see a Teredo/6to4 adapter or only link-local addresses, the path to native IPv6 is missing.

Practical next steps:

  • Check the router: enable IPv6 support (SLAAC/DHCPv6) or update firmware; some older home routers don’t support dual‑stack.
  • Check with the ISP: confirm whether they provide native IPv6 or offer a supported tunnel; ask about DNS/AAAA handling.
  • If DNS tests fail while you have an address, test AAAA resolution with dig -t AAAA or nslookup -type=AAAA to separate DNS problems from routing problems.
  • Avoid relying on Teredo/6to4 for production — they are transitional and can break for IPv6‑only services. For testing, a stable tunnel broker can demonstrate full IPv6 reachability.

If a home router cannot be upgraded and the ISP offers no IPv6, replacement hardware or contacting the provider are the most reliable fixes. This thread’s test results are useful as a snapshot; use the checklist above to pin down whether the issue is local, router/firmware, DNS, or ISP-side.

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Member Avatar for Ancient Dragon

Your first link said I do not have IPV6 but I should not have any problems either.

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Your first link said I do not have IPV6 but I should not have any problems either.

Well, true... that IS a good result. But, if you gander at the page source, you'll discover that it isn't the best result of the test.

<div class="test" id="ipv6test-test-unknown">
      <p>
        <strong>Sorry, we were unable to test your connection. Please try again, or see the
        <a href="">
        Google Help Center</a> for more information about how to prepare for IPv6.</strong>
      </p>

    </div>
    <div class="test" id="ipv6test-test-testing">
      <p>
        <strong>Just a moment, we’re testing your readiness for IPv6…</strong>
      </p>
    </div>
    <div class="test" id="ipv6test-test-passedipv6">
      <p>

        <strong>Yes, looks like you’re using IPv6 already.</strong>
      </p>
      <p>
        Welcome to the future of the Internet!
      </p>
    </div>
    <div class="test" id="ipv6test-test-passed">
      <p>
        <strong>No problems detected.</strong>

      </p>
      <p>
        You don’t have IPv6, but you shouldn’t have problems on websites that add IPv6 support.
      </p>
    </div>
    <div class="test" id="ipv6test-test-failed">
      <p>
        <strong>Looks like your connection isn’t ready for IPv6.</strong>
      </p>

      <p>
        This may be due to problems with your home router, operating system, or ISP. For help
        resolving these issues, visit the <a href=
        "">
        Google Help Center</a>.
      </p>
    </div>

A little piece of Javascript picks which one of those you see.

Member Avatar for Ancient Dragon

That said I'm ok too, but will not be able to connect to IPV6 only sites. AFAIK that won't be a problem for me.

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Okay, Ancient Dragon, try this one:

I see a bear. Guess that means I can't surf to any IPv6-only sites, if any existed.

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I saw a bear as well.

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a bear for me, as well

the second test told me my dns server is not configured, so i guess the isp is not ready.
i am using teredo, so i'm not sure if my box is ready. but i'll probably get a new one before i'm affected:)

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