RS500 router - Internet feels much faster with IPV6 disabled?

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Any insights why my internet and general browsing feels much faster with IPv6 disabled in the router. My ISP is Xfinity and it provides native Ipv6 support with DHCPv6-PD. The same has been my observation with my previous router R6700AX.

Also the internet speeds see a few Mbps increase with IPv4 only, although this is subjective. Definitely enabling IPV6 takes a toll on the router. It might be an ISP routing issue too.

FURRYe38 · Answer

What Firmware version is currently loaded?What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?&nbsp;Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended.&nbsp;
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Using ISP detected IPv6 DNS or custom DNS?&nbsp;
Is Protection Engine enabled on the RS router?

coolwifi · Answer

What Firmware version is currently loaded? Latest version 1.0.5.22
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too? Hitron Coda 56 modem
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6A STP is recommended. - Using Cat6a STP cable

Using ISP detected IPv6 DNS or custom DNS? ISP DNS

Is Protection Engine enabled on the RS router? No

FURRYe38 · Answer

Tried custom IPv6 DNS to see if there is a difference?&nbsp;
Also there is beta FW available I believe for the RS500...

coolwifi · Answer

Tried with custom ipv6 DNS, there's no difference. Will try the beta FW, but not sure if that will help with the dual stack ipv4 and ipv6 performance.

FURRYe38 · Answer

Let us know the results.&nbsp;

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RS500 router - Internet feels much faster with IPV6 disabled?

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