Objective Function Zero for the Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks
RFC 6552, “Objective Function Zero for the Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 2012 by P. Thubert. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks (RPL) specification defines a generic Distance Vector protocol that is adapted to a variety of network types by the application of specific Objective Functions (OFs). An OF states the outcome of the process used by a RPL node to select and optimize routes within a RPL Instance based on the Information Objects available; an OF is not an algorithm.
This document specifies a basic Objective Function that relies only on the objects that are defined in the RPL and does not use any protocol extensions. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
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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- RFC 6551 Routing Metrics Used for Path Calculation in Low-Power and Lossy Networks
- RFC 6553 The Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks Option for Carrying RPL Information in Data-Plane Datagrams
- RFC 6550 RPL: IPv6 Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks
- RFC 6554 An IPv6 Routing Header for Source Routes with the Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks
- RFC 6549 OSPFv2 Multi-Instance Extensions
- RFC 6555 Happy Eyeballs: Success with Dual-Stack Hosts
- RFC 6548 Independent Submission Editor Model
- RFC 6556 Testing Eyeball Happiness