How to disable ipv4
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How to disable ipv4
I noticed there is a ipv4 address at the same time the ipv6 shows up (for example on testing sites).
Also it is actually simple on Mint (network manager) to deactivate the ipv4 stack. Still the testing sites detect the ipv4. How come? Is it a bug?
How can i deactivate my ipv4 or make it invisible to the internet at least? why is there even still a ipv4 address?
Thank you.
Also it is actually simple on Mint (network manager) to deactivate the ipv4 stack. Still the testing sites detect the ipv4. How come? Is it a bug?
How can i deactivate my ipv4 or make it invisible to the internet at least? why is there even still a ipv4 address?
Thank you.
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Re: How to disable ipv4
It is my understanding that nearly everything is still using IPV4. No?
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Re: How to disable ipv4
I have no idea, you tell me.
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Re: How to disable ipv4
Your router will be using IPv4.
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Re: How to disable ipv4
When you say, "why is there even still a ipv4 address?" that leads me to believe that you think IPV4 isn't used anymore, or has been obsoleted by IPV6, or something like that. Not yet, but that will happen eventually. On December 26, 2015, IPV6 reached 10 percent deployment:
https://arstechnica.com/information-tec ... eployment/
So, if you wish to have all of the internet available to you, you should probably NOT deactivate IPV4.
https://arstechnica.com/information-tec ... eployment/
So, if you wish to have all of the internet available to you, you should probably NOT deactivate IPV4.
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Re: How to disable ipv4
If anything, IPv6 should be disabled, which can be done in grub.jimallyn wrote:So, if you wish to have all of the internet available to you, you should probably NOT deactivate IPV4.
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Re: How to disable ipv4
alright thanks. So why is there even an option to disable ipv4 in mint if i have to switch it off via router? and why does the ipv4 and ipv6 address show different locations on a tracing test site?
I guess there are several possibilities to switch off ipv6. I played around with that via terminal and it worked. Is it better to switch it off in grub and if yes, why?catweazel wrote:If anything, IPv6 should be disabled, which can be done in grub.
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Re: How to disable ipv4
I've no idea. It's how I would do it because it's simple to add a boot option fo IPv6 enabled if necessary.windumbnew wrote:Is it better to switch it off in grub and if yes, why?
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Re: How to disable ipv4
ipv4 and ipv6 comes from your ISP. they control it. the fact that you have the option to manipulate ipv* or turn it off doesn't change that the source still comes from there.
your ISP is more equipped to answer these questions and would give you a better understanding of these protocols
your ISP is more equipped to answer these questions and would give you a better understanding of these protocols
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Re: How to disable ipv4
Rubbish.trytip wrote:ipv4 and ipv6 comes from your ISP. they control it.
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enp35s0 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 60:45:cb:9e:91:5b
inet addr:192.168.0.116 Bcast:192.168.0.255 Mask:255.255.255.0
inet6 addr: fe80::56c8:b2ce:8b6f:97ef/64 Scope:Link
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Re: How to disable ipv4
To anyone using a VPN , I strongly suggest disabling IPv6
Many VPN providers are not handling IPv6 correctly , with the result that your real IP can be leaking all over the place .
In some cases this is worse than no VPN at all !
And yes , I know that some VPN providers claim that they have covered this but the majority have not .
Many VPN providers are not handling IPv6 correctly , with the result that your real IP can be leaking all over the place .
In some cases this is worse than no VPN at all !
And yes , I know that some VPN providers claim that they have covered this but the majority have not .
Re: How to disable ipv4
You should be able to deactivate ipv4 with sudo ip address delete e.g.,
Check it with
sudo ip address delete 10.0.2.15/24 dev enp0s3
Check it with
ip address show dev enp0s3
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Re: How to disable ipv4
Thanks. Will try it. How to enable it again if nothing works anymore?You should be able to deactivate ipv4 with sudo ip address delete e.g., sudo ip address delete 10.0.2.15/24 dev enp0s3
Check it with ip address show dev enp0s3
Re: How to disable ipv4
You can reboot or open network manager and reconnect or try
Sometimes I have to use network manager after using ip add.
sudo ip address add 10.0.2.15/24 dev enp0s3
Sometimes I have to use network manager after using ip add.