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=== IPv4 vs. IPv6 Sockets === | === IPv4 vs. IPv6 Sockets === | ||
− | The /sockopen command is directly influenced by the | + | The /sockopen command is directly influenced by the type of connection you have going on (I.e. /server -4/-6). When in standard IPv4 mode, /sockopen can only operate in IPv4 mode. It is not possible to make IPv6 sockets. When in IPv6, /sockopen will default to IPv6 addresses only. By going to the Option Dialog: |
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+ | (Alt+O) -> Connect -> Options -> Ports... -> [X] Prioritize IPv6 over IPv4 | ||
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+ | Checking that checkbox will allow you to create IPv4 connections as well by telling mIRC to fall back to IPv4 if IPv6 failed. | ||
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+ | '''Note:''' There is currently no convenient way to do this only using the /sockopen command. | ||
=== Connection Example === | === Connection Example === |