Tag: IPv6
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Resolving ping6 Issues on macOS with Multiple Network Interfaces
When using macOS with both Ethernet and Wi-Fi enabled, you might encounter issues with the ping6 command failing to receive packets unless you explicitly specify a network interface. For instance, running ping6 dns.google may yield no response, but ping6 dns.google -I en1 works correctly. This problem is primarily caused by the system’s inability to determine… Read more…
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RouterOS Version 7.17 Stable Update is Available
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IPv6 SLAAC vs DHCPv6: A Comparative Analysis
As the world transitions from IPv4 to IPv6, network administrators are presented with several methods to assign IPv6 addresses to devices. Two primary mechanisms stand out: Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC) and the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6 (DHCPv6). While both serve the purpose of assigning IP addresses, they differ significantly in functionality, deployment scenarios,… Read more…
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Will NAT Be Phased Out in the Age of IPv6?
Introduction As the world transitions toward IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6), many wonder: Will NAT (Network Address Translation) become obsolete? IPv6 promises an abundance of IP addresses, which could make NAT—originally developed to address IPv4’s limited address space—seem unnecessary. However, the relationship between IPv6 and NAT is more complicated. While IPv6 offers each device a… Read more…
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An Overview of TCPing: A Useful Network Diagnostic Tool
TCPing is a powerful utility designed for network diagnostics and performance monitoring, particularly useful for troubleshooting connectivity issues. Similar to the traditional ICMP-based ping, TCPing utilizes the TCP protocol to probe network services, providing a practical alternative when ICMP traffic is restricted or unavailable. What is TCPing? At its core, TCPing tests the reachability of… Read more…
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Connecting to a Remote MySQL Server via IPv6 Using MySQL Workbench on Windows
MySQL Workbench is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench provides data modeling, SQL development, and comprehensive administration tools for server configuration, user administration, backup, and much more. MySQL Workbench is available on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. When using MySQL Workbench 8.0 CE on a Windows platform to… Read more…
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Hurricane Electric HE.NET: The Giant Behind the Internet
Global Internet Backbone – HE 3D Network Map In the ever-evolving world of the internet, Hurricane Electric (HE.NET) stands as an unyielding titan. Renowned for its global network infrastructure, Hurricane Electric is a pivotal force in ensuring seamless connectivity across the globe. As the largest IPv6 backbone in the world, measured by the number of… Read more…
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