RFC 5523 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2009
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
OSPFv3-Based Layer 1 VPN Auto-Discovery
Overview
RFC 5523, “OSPFv3-Based Layer 1 VPN Auto-Discovery”, is an Experimental document published in April 2009 by L. Berger. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines an OSPFv3-based (Open Shortest Path First version 3) Layer 1 Virtual Private Network (L1VPN) auto-discovery mechanism. This document parallels the existing OSPF version 2 L1VPN auto-discovery mechanism. The notable functional difference is the support of IPv6. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
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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