RFC 2740 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1999
MON · 14 SEP 2026
OSPF for IPv6
Overview
RFC 2740, “OSPF for IPv6”, is a Proposed Standard document published in December 1999 by R. Coltun, D. Ferguson, J. Moy. It has been obsoleted by RFC 5340 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the modifications to OSPF to support version 6 of the Internet Protocol (IPv6). [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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Relationships to other RFCs
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