Windows⏱️ 1 min read📅 2026-05-26
How to Fix: IPv4 not working and IPv6 only works sometimes
IPv4 not working and IPv6 only works sometimes - Try disabling and re-enabling your network adapter in Device Manager.
IPv4 not working and IPv6 only works sometimes due to a misconfigured DNS server. The issue is caused by the DNS server not being able to resolve both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fix:
- Step 1: Update the DNS server configuration to use a reliable and dual-stacked DNS server, such as Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1).
- Step 2: Configure the system to use IPv6 by default, even if IPv4 is not working.
- Step 3: Check for any firewall rules that may be blocking IPv6 traffic and disable them if necessary.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Step 1: Update the DNS server configuration to use a reliable and dual-stacked DNS server, such as Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8) or Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1).Step 2: Configure the system to use IPv6 by default, even if IPv4 is not working.Step 3: Check for any firewall rules that may be blocking IPv6 t
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