RFC 3572 · INFORMATIONAL · 2003

Internet Protocol Version 6 over MAPOS

Overview

RFC 3572, “Internet Protocol Version 6 over MAPOS”, is an Informational document published in July 2003 by T. Ogura, M. Maruyama, T. Yoshida. It has since been updated by RFC 8064. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

Multiple Access Protocol over SONET/SDH (MAPOS) is a high-speed link- layer protocol that provides multiple access capability over a Synchronous Optical NETwork/Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SONET/SDH). This document specifies the frame format for encapsulating an IPv6 datagram in a MAPOS frame. It also specifies the method of forming IPv6 interface identifiers, the method of detecting duplicate addresses, and the format of the Source/Target Link-layer Addresses option field used in IPv6 Neighbor Discovery messages. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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

What “Informational” means

Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.

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RFC 8064
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