RFC 6261 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2011
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Encrypted Signaling Transport Modes for the Host Identity Protocol
Overview
RFC 6261, “Encrypted Signaling Transport Modes for the Host Identity Protocol”, is an Experimental document published in May 2011 by A. Keranen. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies two transport modes for Host Identity Protocol (HIP) signaling messages that allow them to be conveyed over encrypted connections initiated with the Host Identity Protocol. 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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