An Experimental TCP Option for Host Identification
RFC 7974, “An Experimental TCP Option for Host Identification”, is an Experimental document published in October 2016 by B. Williams, M. Boucadair, D. Wing. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Recent RFCs have discussed issues with host identification in IP address-sharing systems, such as address/prefix-sharing devices and application-layer proxies. Potential solutions for revealing a host identifier in shared address deployments have also been discussed. This memo describes the design, deployment, and privacy considerations for one such solution in operational use on the Internet today that uses a TCP option to transmit a host identifier.
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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