RFC 5203 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2008

Host Identity Protocol Registration Extension

Overview

RFC 5203, “Host Identity Protocol Registration Extension”, is an Experimental document published in April 2008 by J. Laganier, T. Koponen, L. Eggert. It has been obsoleted by RFC 8003 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document specifies a registration mechanism for the Host Identity Protocol (HIP) that allows hosts to register with services, such as HIP rendezvous servers or middleboxes. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Experimental” means

Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 8003
Other RFCs from 2008

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