11.2 Configuring Your PC for IPv6
IPv6 is supported by Windows Vista and Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. If using Windows XP, use the procedure below to enable your PC for IPv6.
1.
Click [Start]→[All Programs]→[Accessories]→[Command Prompt].
2.
When the [Command Prompt] is displayed, enter ipv6 install. When installation is complete, [Succeeded.] will be displayed.
3.
Confirm that IPv6 was successfully enabled, enter ipconfig. If IPv6 addresses are displayed, installation was successful.
For Windows XP Service Pack 2 users
If you use Windows XP Service Pack 2, the following procedure is also necessary.
1.
Click [Start]→[Control Panel]→[Security Center]→[Windows Firewall]→[Advanced] tab.
2.
Click the [Settings...] button under [ICMP].
3.
Check [Allow incoming router request], then click [OK].