RFC 4676 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2006

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Option for Civic Addresses Configuration Information

Overview

RFC 4676, “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Option for Civic Addresses Configuration Information”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 2006 by H. Schulzrinne. It has been obsoleted by RFC 4776 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document specifies a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCPv4 and DHCPv6) option containing the civic location of the client or the DHCP server. The Location Configuration Information (LCI) includes information about the country, administrative units such as states, provinces, and cities, as well as street addresses, postal community names, and building information. The option allows multiple renditions of the same address in different scripts and languages. [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
Obsoleted by
RFC 4776
Other RFCs from 2006

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