RFC 6740 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2012
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Identifier-Locator Network Protocol Architectural Description
Overview
RFC 6740, “Identifier-Locator Network Protocol Architectural Description”, is an Experimental document published in November 2012 by RJ Atkinson, SN Bhatti. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides an architectural description and the concept of operations for the Identifier-Locator Network Protocol (ILNP), which is an experimental, evolutionary enhancement to IP. This is a product of the IRTF Routing Research Group. 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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- RFC 6739 Synchronizing Service Boundaries and <mapping> Elements Based on the Location-to-Service Translation Protocol
- RFC 6741 Identifier-Locator Network Protocol Engineering Considerations
- RFC 6738 Diameter IKEv2 SK: Using Shared Keys to Support Interaction between IKEv2 Servers and Diameter Servers
- RFC 6742 DNS Resource Records for the Identifier-Locator Network Protocol
- RFC 6737 The Diameter Capabilities Update Application
- RFC 6743 ICMP Locator Update Message for the Identifier-Locator Network Protocol for IPv6
- RFC 6736 Diameter Network Address and Port Translation Control Application
- RFC 6744 IPv6 Nonce Destination Option for the Identifier-Locator Network Protocol for IPv6