RFC 4007 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2005

IPv6 Scoped Address Architecture

Overview

RFC 4007, “IPv6 Scoped Address Architecture”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 2005 by S. Deering, B. Haberman, T. Jinmei, E. Nordmark, B. Zill. It has since been updated by RFC 7346, RFC 9844. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document specifies the architectural characteristics, expected behavior, textual representation, and usage of IPv6 addresses of different scopes. According to a decision in the IPv6 working group, this document intentionally avoids the syntax and usage of unicast site-local addresses. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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

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
Updated by
RFC 7346 RFC 9844
Other RFCs from 2005

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