IPv4 Address... .... : 192.168.0.109(Preferred)

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In summary, the IPv4 Address 192.168.0.109 is the preferred address for connecting to the network. This indicates that it has been verified and will be used for renewal. The 192.168 prefix is reserved for use in local networks and is commonly used by routers for connected devices. The .109 in the address may be the next available network address or chosen by the router for assigning addresses. Older devices may not support IPv6, which is why it is not set up by default on Windows 10. More information can be found through searching or on Wikipedia's page about private networks.
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I ran IPCONFIG /ALL and one of the output lines was

IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.109(Preferred)

Just curious as to the meaning of (Preferred). I would have guessed a new computer would prefer IP6?
 
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It means it’s been verified and on renewal is the preferred address to connect to.

You can google for a more detailed explanation.
 
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Any idea why manufactures don't setup IP6 when Windows 10 is installed?
 
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The 192.168... prefix is one reserved for use in a local network (the other is 68.<something>...), i.e. it never gets out into the Internet world. That's the common default that Routers use for computers and other devices connected to them, and the next digit defaults to 0. The Router itself commonly has the local address of 192.168.1.1, try typing that into the address bar of your browser. The indication of .109 as (Preferred) may be because that is the next available network address, perhaps because there are a whole bunch of machines already connected, or the Router was configured to to start assigning addresses starting at .100.

And older devices don't know IPv6. (Yeah, a lot older.)

Cheers,
Tom
 
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1. What is an IPv4 Address?

An IPv4 address is a numerical label assigned to devices connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) for communication. It consists of 4 sets of numbers, separated by periods, with each set ranging from 0 to 255.

2. What does the "Preferred" mean in an IPv4 Address?

The "Preferred" in an IPv4 address refers to the status of the address in the device's network configuration. It indicates that this is the preferred or primary IPv4 address for the device to use for communication on the network.

3. Why is the IPv4 Address important?

The IPv4 address is important because it acts as a unique identifier for a device on a network. It enables devices to communicate with each other and access the internet. Without a valid IPv4 address, a device would not be able to connect to a network or the internet.

4. How is the IPv4 Address assigned to a device?

The IPv4 address can be assigned to a device in a few different ways. It can be manually configured by a network administrator, automatically assigned by a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, or self-assigned by the device using the link-local address range.

5. Is the IPv4 Address permanent?

No, the IPv4 address assigned to a device is not permanent. It can change if the device is moved to a different network or if the network configuration is changed. However, it can also be configured to remain the same or have a longer lease time through DHCP settings or manual configuration.

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