Ping returns IPv6 Address, ping IPv4?

If you are on the same network, or Vlan, or subnet as someone else you will probably notice that if you ping their hostname it will return with a IPv6 address.

If you want to still see what their IPv4 address is then simply use the command below:

ping hostname -4

Simply add a “-4″ after your normal ping command.

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2 Responses to “Ping returns IPv6 Address, ping IPv4?”

  1. Polprav says:

    Hello from Russia!
    Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?

  2. Yes feel free to quote me as long as you provide a link back.
    Have a great day!

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