RFC 3484 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2003

Default Address Selection for Internet Protocol version 6

Overview

RFC 3484, “Default Address Selection for Internet Protocol version 6”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 2003 by R. Draves. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6724 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes two algorithms, for source address selection and for destination address selection. The algorithms specify default behavior for all Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) implementations. They do not override choices made by applications or upper-layer protocols, nor do they preclude the development of more advanced mechanisms for address selection. The two algorithms share a common context, including an optional mechanism for allowing administrators to provide policy that can override the default behavior. In dual stack implementations, the destination address selection algorithm can consider both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses - depending on the available source addresses, the algorithm might prefer IPv6 addresses over IPv4 addresses, or vice-versa. All IPv6 nodes, including both hosts and routers, must implement default address selection as defined in this specification. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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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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Obsoleted by
RFC 6724
Other RFCs from 2003

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