How to use ipv6 Internet _ipv6 free streaming tutorial

Many students are concerned about the high data costs of the campus network, and the school is continuously looking for ways to reduce traffic usage. The campus internet can be quite frustrating—only 3GB of free data per month, which is the first time many have encountered such a low data cap on a broadband connection. To tackle this issue, I discovered some methods to access the internet for free using IPv6, and I'm sharing them with you now.

Important note: These methods rely on IPv6 connectivity, so make sure your device supports it before proceeding.

First, how to check if you can use IPv6?

Go to your network settings, open the network you're connected to, and check the status of the IPv6 connection. If it shows "Internet" or "Connected," then IPv6 is available, and you can continue. If not, you may need to find another solution or contact your network administrator.

How to use IPv6 Internet _IPv6 free streaming tutorial

One thing to keep in mind: In some dorms, like those at Xidian University, you need to dial into the broadband to access IPv6. So make sure you connect via dial-up first. It's also important to note that most campus networks track IPv4 traffic. Once you've logged in via IPv4, your traffic will start being counted, so remember to disable IPv4 after logging in.

Open your network settings again, go to the broadband dial-up connection, click Properties, uncheck the IPv4 protocol, and confirm. This way, your campus network won't count any traffic through IPv4.

How to use IPv6 Internet _IPv6 free streaming tutorial

Now, here are some ways to surf the internet without using your campus data:

1. Campus v6 – https://xiaoyuanv6.com/

This is a Shadowsocks-based VPN that offers around 3GB of data per month. It’s reliable, fast, and even allows you to bypass restrictions. You just need to download the Shadowsocks app, and the setup is straightforward.

2. Immediately Six – http://MsDownload/

This one is simpler than the Campus v6. You just need to download the client, register, and you’re ready to go. No configuration required. However, the speed can be unstable. In the morning, when fewer people are using it, the speed is great for downloading files. During peak hours, it’s still sufficient for browsing and searching for information.

3. Six Speed Dial – http://

This is similar to the previous options but offers more stable speeds. It's better than "Immediately Six" and is ideal for gaming or streaming. However, there's a limit of 50K per second, which is still enough for most tasks. It’s highly recommended for playing games like League of Legends.

In addition, you can directly access websites like Google or YouTube using IPv6, provided your campus network has an IPv6 connection. Simply open these sites, and they won’t consume your data. You can use them safely and freely.

After trying various solutions, I found that renting a VPS and setting up a Shadowsocks server is the most effective method.

Implementation

The idea is to use the campus network’s IPv6 connection, which doesn’t charge for traffic. However, since very few websites support IPv6, we need an intermediary to help us access the internet. That’s where a VPS comes in. The VPS should support IPv6, meaning the provider must assign a public IPv6 address. The VPS accesses the internet via its own IPv4 address, while communicating with your local machine over IPv6 (which doesn’t count against your campus data). Essentially, all the traffic is routed through the VPS instead of your campus network.

To connect from your local machine to the VPS, we use Shadowsocks. While the detailed mechanics of Shadowsocks aren’t covered here, interested readers can look it up on Wikipedia for more information.

Tool Preparation

VPS

There are many providers offering virtual servers. For cost-effectiveness, IPv6 support, and ease of use, I recommend "BandwagonHost." It's a popular choice among users who want to set up a Shadowsocks server quickly. Although it only has a US node, it's affordable and easy to use for beginners.

Pros: - Very low price, even with the 3.99 USD annual plan. - One-click Shadowsocks installation, perfect for new users. - Provides three IPv6 addresses. - Supports Alipay payments, which is convenient for Chinese users.

Cons: - Only one US node, leading to higher latency. - One-click setup skips some details, making advanced configurations harder later on.

2. Shadowsocks

Shadowsocks is a proxy tool based on the SOCKS5 protocol. By deploying a Shadowsocks server on a VPS and a client on your computer, you can route your internet traffic through the VPS, effectively hiding your real IP address and avoiding data charges.

There are two main ways to get the Shadowsocks client: 1. You can download it from GitHub: https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-windows/releases. This version is actively maintained and works well on Windows. However, GitHub downloads can sometimes be slow or blocked. 2. Alternatively, the official client can be downloaded from the one-click installation interface of BandwagonHost. It's still functional, though the version is older (around 2.x), and some users on Windows 10 might experience compatibility issues.

Once you have the tools, the next step is to install and configure everything. Since BandwagonHost’s setup is simple, I’ll walk you through the entire process—from purchasing the VPS, installing the OS, to setting up the Shadowsocks server. I’ll update the DigitalOcean guide in the future as well.

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