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Should IPv6 Be enabled on my router?
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I have CONSTANT problems with my internet cutting out. Just wondering if only having IPv4 on and IPv6 disabled would affect this?

The error I get is 'your DSL connection is down' but it's actually fine.
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Yeah might want to look into that , both your IPv4 & IPv6 should be enabled , but I might be wrong . That's how mine is setup.
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A lot of ISPs don't actually offer IPv6 services, since mostly everyone is still using IPv4 addresses. In a few years once we run out of usuable IPv4 addresses, then you will need to have IPv6 enabled.

What router and modem do you have, and what ISP? Can try to help figure out what is causing your network connectivity issue.
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Try requesting a new modem if your is out dated, that might work. I'd keep your wireless router and trade in your old router for a new one if you've had it for more than 2 years or even a little less. Especially if you use Internet a lot on multiple devices within your household. Hope I helped, best of luck!
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MaleMan wrote Try requesting a new modem if your is out dated, that might work. I'd keep your wireless router and trade in your old router for a new one if you've had it for more than 2 years or even a little less. Especially if you use Internet a lot on multiple devices within your household. Hope I helped, best of luck!

Nah this is the third router, we've had 2 brand new ones and both have had the exact same issues. Unfortunately they're not the issue.
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Forest wrote A lot of ISPs don't actually offer IPv6 services, since mostly everyone is still using IPv4 addresses. In a few years once we run out of usuable IPv4 addresses, then you will need to have IPv6 enabled.

What router and modem do you have, and what ISP? Can try to help figure out what is causing your network connectivity issue.


ISP is Plusnet & Router is Technicolor TG582n
I'm also in the UK if relevant.
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MaleMan wrote Try requesting a new modem if your is out dated, that might work. I'd keep your wireless router and trade in your old router for a new one if you've had it for more than 2 years or even a little less. Especially if you use Internet a lot on multiple devices within your household. Hope I helped, best of luck!

Nah this is the third router, we've had 2 brand new ones and both have had the exact same issues. Unfortunately they're not the issue.


You've had three routers or modems? Modem is from your internet provider, router you buy from a retailer. I'm talking about a modem.
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MaleMan wrote
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MaleMan wrote Try requesting a new modem if your is out dated, that might work. I'd keep your wireless router and trade in your old router for a new one if you've had it for more than 2 years or even a little less. Especially if you use Internet a lot on multiple devices within your household. Hope I helped, best of luck!

Nah this is the third router, we've had 2 brand new ones and both have had the exact same issues. Unfortunately they're not the issue.


You've had three routers or modems? Modem is from your internet provider, router you buy from a retailer. I'm talking about a modem.


We don't have a modem? It's a Technicolor TG582n router we received from my ISP
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OwO wrote
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MaleMan wrote Try requesting a new modem if your is out dated, that might work. I'd keep your wireless router and trade in your old router for a new one if you've had it for more than 2 years or even a little less. Especially if you use Internet a lot on multiple devices within your household. Hope I helped, best of luck!

Nah this is the third router, we've had 2 brand new ones and both have had the exact same issues. Unfortunately they're not the issue.


You've had three routers or modems? Modem is from your internet provider, router you buy from a retailer. I'm talking about a modem.


We don't have a modem? It's a Technicolor TG582n router we received from my ISP


So either you have a Modem that's connected to that or you have a electric line adapter.
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This is what I have :I
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