In this video, we walk through how to set up IPv6 alongside an existing IPv4 network on a MikroTik router — creating a fully functional dual stack environment. You’ll see how to acquire a prefix from your ISP, configure your LAN with a /64 subnet, and ensure devices get both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses via SLAAC.
We also demonstrate client testing, showing how IPv4 and IPv6 work together side-by-side, improving compatibility and preparing your network for the future.
⚡️ What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to keep your current IPv4 config untouched
✅ Add IPv6 using either static or pool-based methods
✅ Use SLAAC (Neighbor Discovery) for auto IP assignment
✅ Test dual stack behavior on a real client
✅ Why dual stack is the smoothest transition to IPv6
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – 🔥 Intro
03:05 – 🌐 Overview of Existing IPv4 Setup
04:15 – 📥 Get Global Prefix via DHCPv6 Client (ISP)
06:50 – 🏗️ LAN IPv6 Subnet (/64) — Static Setup
12:55 – ♻️ LAN IPv6 Subnet (/64) — Pool-Based Setup
14:17 – 📡 SLAAC (Neighbor Discovery) for IP Assignment
15:58 – 🧪 Client Testing: IPv4 + IPv6 Dual Stack
25:30 – ✅ Summary & Outro
🌍 Why Dual Stack?
Running both IPv4 and IPv6 gives you the best of both worlds — immediate compatibility and future readiness. No need to wait for full IPv6 adoption — just enable both and go!
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