This article will guide you on how to check the IPv6 Address of your computer. Choose your computer’s operating system below for specific instructions:
Windows® 7 / Windows Vista®
Step 1:
Click the Pearl button at the bottom left corner of the screen. Then type in “Network and Internet” on the Start Search box and press [Enter].
QUICK TIP: You can also click on the Network and Sharing Center link that would appear on the search results section.
Step 2:
Click on the View network status and tasks link.
Step 3:
Click Change adapter settings.
Step 4:
Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Details.
NOTE: You will find the IPv6 IP Address details below the IPv4 IP Address section.
Windows® XP
Step 1:
Click Start > Run.
Step 2:
Type “cmd” in the Run field then click OK.
Step 3:
The Command Prompt window will now appear. Type “ipconfig/all” on the blinking cursor then press [Enter].
NOTE: You will find the IPv6 Address network details under the Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection section.
Network Connections in Windows XP
Step 1:
Click Start > Control Panel.
Step 2:
Double-click the Network Connections icon in the Control Panel window.
Step 3:
Right-click Wireless Network Connection and select Status.
Step 4:
Click the Support tab then click the Details… button.
NOTE: The Link-local IPv6 Address will display the IPv6 Address details of your computer.
OS X®
Step 1:
Click the Apple icon at the top left corner of the screen, then select System Preferences.
Step 2:
Click Network.
Step 3:
Click on the drop-down arrow for the Location: and select Automatic. After that, click on the drop-down arrow for the Show: section and select Built-in Ethernet.
Step 4:
Click the Configure IPv6 button.
NOTE: Another window will appear. Ensure that it is set to Automatically. You will then see the IPv6 IP Address and the Router Address.