RFC 4429 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2006

Optimistic Duplicate Address Detection for IPv6

Overview

RFC 4429, “Optimistic Duplicate Address Detection for IPv6”, is a Proposed Standard document published in April 2006 by N. Moore. It has since been updated by RFC 7527. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

Optimistic Duplicate Address Detection is an interoperable modification of the existing IPv6 Neighbor Discovery (RFC 2461) and Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (RFC 2462) processes. The intention is to minimize address configuration delays in the successful case, to reduce disruption as far as possible in the failure case, and to remain interoperable with unmodified hosts and routers. [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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RFC 7527
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