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Comparison of IPv6 support in common applications

This is a comparison of applications in regard to their support of the IPv6 protocol.

ApplicationOSVersionIPv6 SupportNotes
Android StudioWindowsNoCannot download SDK components from behind a NAT64, requires native IPv4
Arduino StudioWindowsNoCannot download board definitions from behind a NAT64, requires native IPv4
Avid Sibelius License ServerWindowsAllNoThe license server only binds to and listens on IPv4
Avigilon Control CenterWindowsAllNoNeither the server, client nor cameras support IPv6
Bromcom MISWindowsAllPartialBromcom MIS will work on an IPv6 only network, however the access-control lists do not support IPv6 and have to be removed from a user's account directly in the SQL database. Bromcom does not officially support IPv6.
Google ChromeWindows47+Yes
Mozilla FirefoxWindows46 (Tested)YesSupports IPv6 addresses under Windows using brackets as [IPv6]:port
Microsoft Internet ExplorerWindows11YesSupports IPv6 addresses under Windows using brackets as [IPv6]:port
Windows File ExplorerWindowsTested with Windows 710, maybe XPYesSupports IPv6 addresses in the address field, using \\fe80--abcd-eff0.ipv6-literal.net using dashes instead of colons.
Microsoft Exchange ServerWindows2013+Yes
Internet ExplorerWindows9+Yes
Microsoft SQL ServerWindows2005+Yes
Microsoft Windows Server Update ServicesWindows4.0YesWSUS will work in an IPv6 only network, however Microsoft's Windows Update servers are only available over IPv4 so either an IPv6 transition mechanism will be needed, or a proxy server.
MoshLinux1.2.5+Yes
PuTTYAll0.66+Yes
Sage 200cloudWindowsv2015 and v2016PartialSage 200 mostly works in an IPv6 environment as it is based on Microsoft IIS. Activation will not work over IPv6 or using a proxy server so the Sage application server needs to have an IPv4 address to activate. The Sage 200 task launch will also fail to run if the IPv6 stack is uninstalled.
Skype for BusinessWindowsAllPartialThe Skype for Business client supports IPv6 only networks where the IPv4 stack is not bound to a network adapter, however it will crash if the IPv4 stack is uninstalled.
SmoothwallSWG, UTM and WAMLinuxAllNo
SolarWinds TFTP ServerWindows10+Yes
SolidNetwork License ManagerWindowsAllNo
Spotify(Windows UWP app)WindowsNoNo network connectivity detected by the app from behind NAT64, requires native IPv4
Steam ClientWindows,macOS,LinuxAllNoCannot log in on IPv6-only network. If logged in on an IPv4 network and moved to an IPv6 network, Steam Client goes offline.
Netflix appLG webOS,Xbox OSAllNoHardcoded to send DNS requests to 8.8.8.8, or the DHCPv4 designated DNS server as a fallback if 8.8.8.8 is unreachable. Only requests A records, not AAAA, meaning it is completely dependent on IPv4. LG webOS and other LG webOS applications run fine without IPv4 access, so it is not the fault of the operating system.
ThermomixThermomix OSAllYesThe Thermomix® TM6 supports the current standard Internet protocol IPv6
Microsoft StoreXbox OSAllPartialXbox Series X - can browse the store using IPv6-only connection with NAT64, but downloads get stuck in the queue until native IPv4 is available

References

  1. "IPv6 Support in Microsoft Products and Services". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222142339/https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/hh994905.aspx

  2. "IPv6 Support in Microsoft Products and Services". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222142339/https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/hh994905.aspx

  3. "IPv6 Support in Microsoft Products and Services". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222142339/https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/hh994905.aspx

  4. "IPv6 Support in Microsoft Products and Services". Microsoft. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222142339/https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/network/hh994905.aspx

  5. "Steam doesn't work on IPv6-only (NAT64/DNS64) networks". Github. Retrieved 2020-10-13. https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/3372

  6. "My LG WebOS Smart TV NAT64 IPv6-only experience (LG OLED CX 65") in Australia". Reddit. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-29. https://www.reddit.com/r/ipv6/comments/nal29s/my_lg_webos_smart_tv_nat64_ipv6only_experience_lg

  7. "Does the Thermomix® TM6 support the Internet protocol IPv6?". Vorwerk International Help Center THERMOMIX® Thermomix® TM6 Technical specifications. vorwerk.com. 2023-12-15. Retrieved 2024-05-23. TM6 supports the current standard Internet protocol IPv6 https://support.vorwerk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000895505-Does-the-Thermomix-TM6-support-the-Internet-protocol-IPv6