RFC 6078 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2011
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Host Identity Protocol Immediate Carriage and Conveyance of Upper-Layer Protocol Signaling
Overview
RFC 6078, “Host Identity Protocol Immediate Carriage and Conveyance of Upper-Layer Protocol Signaling”, is an Experimental document published in January 2011 by G. Camarillo, J. Melen. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a new Host Identity Protocol (HIP) packet type called DATA. HIP DATA packets are used to reliably convey authenticated arbitrary protocol messages over various overlay networks. This document 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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