RFC 4718 · INFORMATIONAL · 2006

IKEv2 Clarifications and Implementation Guidelines

Overview

RFC 4718, “IKEv2 Clarifications and Implementation Guidelines”, is an Informational document published in October 2006 by P. Eronen, P. Hoffman. It has been obsoleted by RFC 5996 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document clarifies many areas of the IKEv2 specification. It does not to introduce any changes to the protocol, but rather provides descriptions that are less prone to ambiguous interpretations. The purpose of this document is to encourage the development of interoperable implementations. 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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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 5996
Other RFCs from 2006

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