RFC 2472 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1998

IP Version 6 over PPP

Overview

RFC 2472, “IP Version 6 over PPP”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 1998 by D. Haskin, E. Allen. It obsoletes RFC 2023. It has been obsoleted by RFC 5072, RFC 5172 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines the method for transmission of IP Version 6 packets over PPP links as well as the Network Control Protocol (NCP) for establishing and configuring the IPv6 over PPP. It also specifies the method of forming IPv6 link-local addresses on PPP links. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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Relationships to other RFCs
This RFC obsoletes
RFC 2023
Obsoleted by
RFC 5072 RFC 5172
Other RFCs from 1998

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