RFC 1972: A Method for the Transmission of IPv6 Packets over Ethernet Networks
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Current version: RFC 2464 — Transmission of IPv6 Packets over Ethernet Networks
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This memo specifies the frame format for transmission of IPv6 [IPV6] packets and the method of forming IPv6 link-local addresses on Ethernet networks. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC1972
- Published
- August 1996
- Authors
- M. Crawford
- Status
- PROPOSED STANDARD
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- int
- Pages
- 4
- Also known as
- —
- Obsoleted by:
- RFC 2464
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