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I appreciate that ProtonVPN offers ipv6 support for their linux client, however my home internet (Tmobile) doesn’t work at all when ipv6 is turned on

So I have to turn it off via settings:

IPv6 Tunnels IPv6 traffic through the VPN. Can enhance compatibility with IPv6 networks.

My question is, does turning it off post any privacy risk, e.g. IPv6 leak? or compatibility issues in general?

Thanks!

  • onslaught545@lemmy.zipEnglish
    7·
    8 days ago

    No, disabling ipv6 shouldn’t impact your privacy. But, I’d go ahead and also disable ipv6 at the OS level and router if possible.

  • nover6@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    1·
    8 days ago

    Are you sure it is the ipv6 setting causing problems? Did you test multiple servers? Proton only supports routing ipv6 through the vpn not connecting with ipv6 so nothing about the connection to the server should be different. It is possible that proton has a bad ipv6 config on one of the servers or ipv6 on your device is setup incorrect.

  • Sheltr@piefed.socialEnglish
    1·
    8 days ago

    T-Mobile only has IPv6 support actually and does not have IPv4. Could be running into other issues as I don’t believe disabling IPv6 will resolve your issue.

      • Sheltr@piefed.socialEnglish
        11·
        6 days ago

        Sorry, I couldn’t read the poster’s mind that they are outside of the U.S. 😅 Next time I try to assist someone I’ll make sure to work on that skill a bit harder. I’m glad you were able to help them solve their issue. 🙂

  • scytale@piefed.zipEnglish
    22·
    8 days ago

    I’d even say disabling ipv6 if you’re not using it is more secure. The less you expose, the better.

    • nymnympseudonym@lemmy.worldEnglish
      23·
      8 days ago

      Came here to say this

      DISABLE IPV6 AT YOUR ROUTER!

      The last thing you need is a way for malware to directly access every device on your network, directly, with no NAT protection

      • nover6@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
        1·
        8 days ago

        Proton runs IPv6 6 through a nat and properly blocks incoming connections so that is not a problem here. Also while it isn’t the default on all routers it is still entirely possible for the router to have a firewall on IPv6 connections so no incoming connections can connect to your devices unless you have allowed it.

        • nymnympseudonym@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          7 days ago

          I am not super knowledgeable about networking

          But reading IPv6 routing rules led me to turn if off outright rather than be precise

          • timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            1·
            6 days ago

            Fwiw, ipv6 is not insecure by default. Most firewalls, if not all, block incoming connections by default and Nat is not security.

            That and ipv6 privacy addresses nullify privacy and security concerns.