IAB Thoughts on IPv6 Network Address Translation
RFC 5902, “IAB Thoughts on IPv6 Network Address Translation”, is an Informational document published in July 2010 by D. Thaler, L. Zhang, G. Lebovitz. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
There has been much recent discussion on the topic of whether the IETF should develop standards for IPv6 Network Address Translators (NATs). This document articulates the architectural issues raised by IPv6 NATs, the pros and cons of having IPv6 NATs, and provides the IAB's thoughts on the current open issues and the solution space. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.
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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