Network Settings: Configure IPv6, On or Off?
Hello everyone.
A while back I read on MacFixIt that some experience slowness in internet connection after 10.4.5 update, and it suggested turning 'off' the IPv6 setting inside the Network settings, found at the bottom of it.
I was curious and click the button to find my 'Configure IPv6' was set to 'Automatic'.
In any case, I did not experience any drastic change in the speed of my internet connection after the 10.4.5 update; and I actually turn off my IPv6 setting, which again no so much drastic change in speed.
So the question is: Should I leave it on at 'Automatic' or turn it off?
Info: My iMac is connected directly (wired) to my cable modem.
Thanks and cheers
I've tried it on & off & didn't notice any difference at all.
But - if you need to use stuffit expander - it'll crash on starting stuffit unless IPv6 is enabled. found that on stuffits forum after wondering why it suddenly wouldn't work.
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