IPv6 Node Requirements
RFC 6434, “IPv6 Node Requirements”, is an Informational document published in December 2011 by E. Jankiewicz, J. Loughney, T. Narten. It obsoletes RFC 4294. It has been obsoleted by RFC 8504 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines requirements for IPv6 nodes. It is expected that IPv6 will be deployed in a wide range of devices and situations. Specifying the requirements for IPv6 nodes allows IPv6 to function well and interoperate in a large number of situations and deployments. 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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