IPv4 or IPv6?

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peejayw

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#28307 26-Nov-2008 09:10

Vista Home Premium SP1Nokia 6121 as modemWhen I look at modem properties I see..............
IPv4 Connectivity InternetIPv6 Connectivity Limited

Is this correct or should I be connecting by v6?
Thanks

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#180357 26-Nov-2008 09:16

That's correct. If you don't have an IPv6 provider than it's "limited". You can even change the network configuration and uncheck the IPv6 stack.

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peejayw

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#180375 26-Nov-2008 10:15

OK, so that is not the answer then.
I am on a Voda 3G data plan and use a Nokia 6121 as modem.
Frequently,although I connect according to Windows (little icon at bottom of screen) I cannot access web pages or email although Skype and Windows messenger work and I can ping the web page.Usually, when I am connected, things just stop after a few minutes connection and I have to disconnect and reconnect repeatedly before I get a working connection again. Sometimes the only way I can get back online again is by restarting the computer.Very frustrating.Just tried to send this message but it had disconnected again so this is the second time I have sent it, grrr!Make that 3rd time! Lose connection before I finishe typing! No ping to Geekzone.

I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now.

johnr

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#180380 26-Nov-2008 10:18

What firewall have you on the PC

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#180388 26-Nov-2008 10:31

Hi John, just the Windows one. I thought it might be the weak signal but now that I am getting great signal strength, the problem is still here.

I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now.