Updates to the IPv6 Multicast Addressing Architecture
RFC 7371, “Updates to the IPv6 Multicast Addressing Architecture”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 2014 by M. Boucadair, S. Venaas. It updates RFC 3306, RFC 3956, RFC 4291. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document updates the IPv6 multicast addressing architecture by redefining the reserved bits as generic flag bits. The document also provides some clarifications related to the use of these flag bits.
This document updates RFCs 3956, 3306, and 4291.
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 7370 Updates to the IS-IS TLV Codepoints Registry
- RFC 7372 Email Authentication Status Codes
- RFC 7369 GMPLS RSVP-TE Extensions for Ethernet Operations, Administration, and Maintenance Configuration
- RFC 7373 Textual Representation of IP Flow Information Export Abstract Data Types
- RFC 7368 IPv6 Home Networking Architecture Principles
- RFC 7374 Service Discovery Usage for REsource LOcation And Discovery
- RFC 7367 Definition of Managed Objects for the Mobile Ad Hoc Network Simplified Multicast Framework Relay Set Process
- RFC 7375 Secure Telephone Identity Threat Model