End-Host Mobility and Multihoming with the Host Identity Protocol
RFC 5206, “End-Host Mobility and Multihoming with the Host Identity Protocol”, is an Experimental document published in April 2008 by P. Nikander, T. Henderson, C. Vogt, J. Arkko. It has been obsoleted by RFC 8046 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines mobility and multihoming extensions to the Host Identity Protocol (HIP). Specifically, this document defines a general "LOCATOR" parameter for HIP messages that allows for a HIP host to notify peers about alternate addresses at which it may be reached. This document also defines elements of procedure for mobility of a HIP host -- the process by which a host dynamically changes the primary locator that it uses to receive packets. While the same LOCATOR parameter can also be used to support end-host multihoming, detailed procedures are left for further study. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
What “Experimental” means
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