IPv6 Query

[shobhitk]

my modem does not support IPv6 (no mention of it on it web gui) but as everyone knows rt-n66u does support it. my query - whether i'll be able to pull an IPv6 address if and when provided by my ISP? is it necessary for my modem to also support IPv6 standard?

 

[thiggins]

If your ISP supports IPv6, its modem should also. And yes, the modem must support IPv6, at minimum properly passing its packets through.

 

[shobhitk]

even if the modem is in Bridge mode and the n66 is doing the dialing?

actually i have an Asus DSL-N10E modem which unfortunately does not support IPv6...can IPv6 be added through firmware update or is it a hardware dependent feature?

 

[thiggins]

Depends on the bridge implementation. Again, if your ISP supports IPv6, the equipment it supplies should.

IPv6 can be added via firmware upgrade, yes.

 

[shobhitk]

IPv6 can be added via firmware upgrade, yes.

gives me some relief!

I hope Asus is listening.

 

[shobhitk]

i just contacted Asus on the issue and they only replied that - dsl-n10e does not support IPv6 and for that feature you should buy a new modem !

not done!

 

[RMerlin]

It might take years for most ISPs to support IPv6 (outside of tunnels), so I'd worry only when you cross that bridge.

 

[shobhitk]

thanks Merlin...it seems i dont need to worry about it as of now. and i hope Asus brings in the necessary firmware update for addressing this minor issue.