Why do I have an IPv6 address as well as IPv4?

Dual stack lets devices reach services over either protocol. IPv6 uses a different address format and is normal when supported.

What to check

WAN prefix; client addresses; DNS; reachability.

When to get help from a person

Network engineering for protocol-specific failure.

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On a managed Wi-Fi plan

Use supported platform configuration; diagnose per protocol.

On another provider's router

ISP IPv6 availability varies.

What to be careful of

Do not disable IPv6 as a generic fix.

Where this comes from: Official · see the original source ↗ · Draft—technical review · checked 17 August 2026

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