IPv6 provides users with a larger address space and stronger security than IPv4. This article will detail how to enable IPv6 in the Windows 11 operating system. We will help you easily complete the setup through simple and easy-to-understand steps.

Enable IPv6 function of the router

Before setting up Windows, make sure your router has IPv6 function enabled; you can log in to your router to configure it;

启用IPv6
Enable IPv6

Different routers have different configuration methods. The configuration page is usually in the [Internet Configuration] category; just use automatic configuration.

Enable IPv6 in Windows

Open Windows Settings -> Network and Internet -> Advanced network settings:

Enable IPv6

Select WLAN to open the editing function of more adapter options;

Enable IPv6

Check Internet Protocol Version 6;

Restart your network. If everything goes well, IPv6 will be enabled;

Check whether IPv6 is available

打开 IPv6 Online Testing Tool

Enable IPv6

If you see similar information, it means your network can already use IPv6.