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RFC 4007: IPv6 Scoped Address Architecture

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This document specifies the architectural characteristics, expected behavior, textual representation, and usage of IPv6 addresses of different scopes. According to a decision in the IPv6 working group, this document intentionally avoids the syntax and usage of unicast site-local addresses. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC4007
Published
March 2005
Authors
S. Deering; B. Haberman; T. Jinmei; E. Nordmark; B. Zill
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
int
Pages
24
Also known as
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Updated by:
RFC 7346, RFC 9844

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