RFC 8135 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2017
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Complex Addressing in IPv6
Overview
RFC 8135, “Complex Addressing in IPv6”, is an Experimental document published in April 2017 by M. Danielson, M. Nilsson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The 128-bit length of IPv6 addresses (RFC 4291) allows for new and innovative address schemes that can adapt to the challenges of today's complex network world. It also allows for new and improved security measures and supports advanced cloud computing challenges.
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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