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    [HELP] [Urgent] Ipv6 disable issue Alienware m17x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by alienscream, Apr 27, 2011.

  1. alienscream

    alienscream Notebook Enthusiast

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    Guys, it shows that my IPV6 is disabled kindly enable it to enable homegroup/file sharing and ol. when i try to connect my pc via wi-fi or LAN through other systems.
    the troubleshooting says. IPV6 disabled. whereas its already enabled [lil tick mark on the left of ipv6 in the properties] and when i check the connection status>>details.. it only shows the activity from ipv4 not ipv6.. wifi and wan both same issue.. :(

    Please help.. asap i beg u guys.. :(
     
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    sm1 help me out guys i beg u..
     
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    not sure this is really alienware related, maybe you didn't post in the best section for this kind of issue?
     
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    :(( plz sm1..
     
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    Don't believe the switch to 6 has been made, it was supposed to be earlier this year but was pushed back to June.
     
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    nobdy has got a solution?
     
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    You should NOT need ipv6 to connect to your network (in fact many older routers/switches don't support it). Are you saying that your tcpip (v4) can't connect either? What kind of NW setup do you have?

    As to the v6 enabling - there are reg settings for ipv6 (and I can point you to them if you really need them) as-well-as Lan property settings.
     
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    Sir neither o them(ipv4/6) works when i connect my rig with another noob rig via a single lan cable (RJ 45)directly.

    Please point me to the settings please i beg u..
     
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    It may be that you do not have a NW protocol issues at all.

    You may be using the wrong cable. I'm assuming you are using RJ45 (not wireless) & most cables assume that you're going through a network switch (cheap ones can be had for $20) & therefore cross-over the signals.

    So most RJ45 cables you buy are "straight-through" cables. If you're going computer to computer - you need a "cross-over" cable.

    If you both have wireless (you certainly do with an R2) you might consider setting up an "Ad Hoc network connection (see Pic). Doing this will verify that it's not a TCPIP v.X issue. Good Luck!
     

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  10. shadowyani

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    If you're dealing with a LAN you don't need IPv6. Heck I don't even know where to find consumer gear that defaults to IPv6 anyways.

    Are you posting from the computer that's having issues or are you posting from another machine? Its conceivable that you have WAN connectivity and no trouble accessing the internet but you're having troubles within your subnet, it would be wise to check that all your computers are on the same workgroup.

    Its not likely that the IP version you're using has anything to do with your homegroup/file sharing issues.
     
    shadowyani, Apr 28, 2011
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