IPv6 Node Requirements
RFC 4294, “IPv6 Node Requirements”, is an Informational document published in April 2006 by J. Loughney. It has since been updated by RFC 5095. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6434 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines requirements for IPv6 nodes. It is expected that IPv6 will be deployed in a wide range of devices and situations. Specifying the requirements for IPv6 nodes allows IPv6 to function well and interoperate in a large number of situations and deployments. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
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 4293 Management Information Base for the Internet Protocol
- RFC 4295 Mobile IPv6 Management Information Base
- RFC 4292 IP Forwarding Table MIB
- RFC 4291 IP Version 6 Addressing Architecture
- RFC 4285 Authentication Protocol for Mobile IPv6
- RFC 4284 Identity Selection Hints for the Extensible Authentication Protocol
- RFC 4278 Standards Maturity Variance Regarding the TCP MD5 Signature Option and the BGP-4 Specification
- RFC 4277 Experience with the BGP-4 Protocol