RFC 9527 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2024
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
DHCPv6 Options for the Homenet Naming Authority
Overview
RFC 9527, “DHCPv6 Options for the Homenet Naming Authority”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 2024 by D. Migault, R. Weber, T. Mrugalski. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines DHCPv6 options so that a Homenet Naming Authority (HNA) can automatically set the appropriate configuration and outsource the authoritative naming service for the home network. In most cases, the outsourcing mechanism is transparent for the end user.
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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