RFC 3056 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2001
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Connection of IPv6 Domains via IPv4 Clouds
Overview
RFC 3056, “Connection of IPv6 Domains via IPv4 Clouds”, is a Proposed Standard document published in February 2001 by B. Carpenter, K. Moore. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo specifies an optional interim mechanism for IPv6 sites to communicate with each other over the IPv4 network without explicit tunnel setup, and for them to communicate with native IPv6 domains via relay routers. [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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