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RS500 router - Internet feels much faster with IPV6 disabled?
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 observ...
Speed tests would have variance at different times, I feel that the web pages load a bit faster and pings are slightly faster with ipv6 disabled, although the difference in performance is not huge.
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
Wondering if you had a chance to check the newest FW beta yet?
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
Didn't get a chance yet to try the beta FW, I am testing back and forth with ipv6 on and off. Looks like the ipv6 to ipv4 fall back in websites add some time, although it's minimal. I also suspect that the issue could from the ISP routing when ipv6 is enabled.