RFC 2473: Generic Packet Tunneling in IPv6 Specification
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This document defines the model and generic mechanisms for IPv6 encapsulation of Internet packets, such as IPv6 and IPv4. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC2473
- Published
- December 1998
- Authors
- A. Conta; S. Deering
- Status
- PROPOSED STANDARD
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- int
- Pages
- 36
- Also known as
- —
Topics
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