RFC 5211 · INFORMATIONAL · 2008
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
An Internet Transition Plan
Overview
RFC 5211, “An Internet Transition Plan”, is an Informational document published in July 2008 by J. Curran. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo provides one possible plan for transitioning the Internet from a predominantly IPv4-based connectivity model to a predominantly IPv6-based connectivity model. 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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