Activate IPv6 address - how it works

The IPv6 standard is currently replacing the well-known IPv4 address. We will show you how to activate the IPv6 address on your PC or Mac.

Activate the IPv6 address on the Windows PC

Note: We will explain what exactly is called "IPv6". Here we show you how to activate the standard:

1. Open the Control Panel and click on "Network and Sharing Center" in the "Network and Internet" category.
2. Under "Connections", click on the network you are currently connected to to activate IPv6.
3. Click on "Properties".
4. Scroll down to "Internet Protocol, Version 6" in the list and check the box.
5. Click "OK" to save the setting.

Enable IPv6 address on Mac

With Mac, you can easily activate and deactivate IPv6 via the terminal:

1. Open the terminal.
2. Enter the command "networksetup -setv6automatic Wi-Fi" to activate IPv6 for a WLAN network. If you are using a LAN connection, enter the command "networksetup -setv6automatic Ethernet".
3. To switch IPv6 off again, use the command "networksetup -setv6off Wi-Fi" or "networksetup -setv6off Ethernet".

On the next page you will read how to disguise your IP address while surfing.