IPv6 on LAN only

[Jack Yaz]

Sorry if this is a stupid question...I want to learn more about IPv6, but unfortunately Virgin Media (UK ISP) are dragging behind and still do not support it.

That aside, is there a way I can use IPv6 locally to learn about it, while still using IPv4 online?

 

[ColinTaylor]

If you have IPv6 enabled devices on your LAN then they're probably already using IPv6 via their link-local address (begins with fe80:: ).

Beyond that IPv6 only really has a purpose when connecting clients to the internet. For that you could create a free account with Hurricane Electric and get a 6in4 tunnel. You can then set it up on the router. That's what I did and I'm with Virgin Media as well.

Be aware though, by default Windows (and probably other) clients will prefer to use IPv6. Because IPv6 traffic is being routed via a third party it will be a lot slower than the IPv4 connection.