Most of the PCs, IP-enabled devices, and network hardware sold over the past few years has included IPv6 technology--at least as an option. Unless you're still using hardware and software from 5 years ago or more, it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect that you're already set to .

If your hardware and software isn't compatible with IPv6, though, don't fret. IPv6 is backwards compatible with IPv4, and the Internet will continue running both in parallel for some time. You don't need to run out and get IPv6 equipment this week, but you should definitely make sure any future purchases are ready to work with IPv6.