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My Windows Server's IPv6 settings keep reverting to Automatic the moment I close my Network Adapter Properties

Anonymous
2024-10-06T06:28:37+00:00

Hello everyone!

I run a small Windows server (Windows Server 2022) for some hobby projects.
My webhosting company has provided me with a static IPv6 address for this server.
I followed their instructions on how to set it (see video below).
However, whenever I close the Network Adapter Properties window, it immediately reverts the settings to an automatic IP address...

https://giphy.com/gifs/y8LT9Xov1Crnz613Kf

Has anyone got any idea what I can do to prevent this?
There is no software installed on this server that should alter IPv6 settings.

Also very interesting and strange: when I enter any other IPv6 address than the one that my server should have, it DOESN'T REVERT. The settings remain static! How weird is that?!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-07T08:55:17+00:00

    Hello,

    Based on my understanding of your issue, I suggest you try to open cmd as an administrator and run the following command to see if you can set a static ipv6 address:

    netsh interface ipv6 set address “Ethernet” 2000:1::4

    Note: Replace the network card name and static ipv6 address of your time environment from left to right.

    Best Regards

    Zunhui

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