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What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6

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This page will assist you in understanding the difference between IPv4 and IPv6.

 

 

What is IPv4 and IPv6?

IPv4 (Internet Protocol Version 4) addresses are stored in an easy to read 32-bit format, making it easy to configure home networks and routers. For example 192.168.0.1 is a IPv4 address and so is 8.8.8.8

IPv6 is designed as a replacement for IPv4 as IPv4 only had a limited number of public address available. IPv6 is a 128-bit format that is written as a hexadecimal and can be written like 2001:4860:4860::8888 or 2001:4860:4860::8844.

IPv6 would only affect your public facing address for now as everyone is assigned a unique number when you go online.

How do I get a Static IP?

You can request a Static IP by logging into your MySlingshot account. 

It will cost $10 per month to have one assigned.