RFC 2473 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1998
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Generic Packet Tunneling in IPv6 Specification
Overview
RFC 2473, “Generic Packet Tunneling in IPv6 Specification”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 1998 by A. Conta, S. Deering. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines the model and generic mechanisms for IPv6 encapsulation of Internet packets, such as IPv6 and IPv4. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
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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