RFC 6059 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2010

Simple Procedures for Detecting Network Attachment in IPv6

Overview

RFC 6059, “Simple Procedures for Detecting Network Attachment in IPv6”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 2010 by S. Krishnan, G. Daley. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

Detecting Network Attachment allows hosts to assess if its existing addressing or routing configuration is valid for a newly connected network. This document provides simple procedures for Detecting Network Attachment in IPv6 hosts, and procedures for routers to support such services. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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