RFC 7404 · INFORMATIONAL · 2014
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Using Only Link-Local Addressing inside an IPv6 Network
Overview
RFC 7404, “Using Only Link-Local Addressing inside an IPv6 Network”, is an Informational document published in November 2014 by M. Behringer, E. Vyncke. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
In an IPv6 network, it is possible to use only link-local addresses on infrastructure links between routers. This document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this approach to facilitate the decision process for a given network.
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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