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Manually enabling IPv6 on Linksys routers
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is a protocol introduced to replace Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) in order to solve the IP Address exhaustion problem. Although IPv4 is still being used, some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) already require setting up IPv6 on the router to activate your Internet connection.
IMPORTANT: Not all Linksys routers are IPv6-compliant.
Before enabling IPv6 on your router, you must have the following information from your ISP:
IMPORTANT: Not all Linksys routers are IPv6-compliant.
Before enabling IPv6 on your router, you must have the following information from your ISP:
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Network Setup Prefix
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Prefix Length
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Border Relay
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IPv4 Address Mask Length
Once ready, select from the links below which instructions apply to you:
Using the Linksys classic web-based setup page
Using your Linksys cloud account
Using the Linksys classic web-based setup page
Using the Linksys classic web-based setup page
Using your Linksys cloud account
Using the Linksys classic web-based setup page
Step 1:
Access the classic web-based setup page of your router. To learn how, click here.
Step 2:
Under the Setup tab, click the IPv6 Setup sub-tab.
Access the classic web-based setup page of your router. To learn how, click here.
Step 2:
Under the Setup tab, click the IPv6 Setup sub-tab.
NOTE: If the IPv6 Setup sub-tab is not showing, you might need to update the firmware of your router. To learn how, click here.
Step 3:
In the Internet Connection Type section, select Disabled for IPv6 - Automatic.
Step 4:
In the 6rd Tunnel section, select Manual Configuration. Enter the information provided by your ISP in the Prefix, Prefix Length, Border Relay and IPv4 Address Mask Length fields.
NOTE: A 6rd Tunnel allows your router to send IPv6 IP Addresses over IPv4 networks.
Step 5:
Click Save Settings.
Step 1:
Access your Linksys cloud account. To learn how, click here.
Access your Linksys cloud account. To learn how, click here.
Step 2:
Under Router Settings, click Connectivity.
Step 3:
Click the Internet Settings tab.
Step 4:
Click IPv6, then click Edit.
Step 5:
Uncheck IPv6 - Automatic to enable the 6rd tunnel options.
NOTE: A 6rd Tunnel allows your router to send IPv6 IP Addresses over IPv4 networks.
Step 6:
Select Manual in the 6rd tunnel option. Enter the information provided by your ISP in the Prefix, Prefix length, Border relay and IPv4 mask length fields.
Step 7:
Click Apply. The following prompt will be displayed:
Step 8:
Click Ok.
IPv6 should now be enabled on your Linksys router.
