Special-Use IPv6 Addresses
RFC 5156, “Special-Use IPv6 Addresses”, is an Informational document published in April 2008 by M. Blanchet. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6890 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document is a compilation of special IPv6 addresses defined in other RFCs. It can be used as a checklist of invalid routing prefixes for developing filtering policies for routes and IP packets. It does not discuss addresses that are assigned to operators and users through the Regional Internet Registries. 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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