RFC 4193: Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This document defines an IPv6 unicast address format that is globally unique and is intended for local communications, usually inside of a site. These addresses are not expected to be routable on the global Internet. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC4193
- Published
- October 2005
- Authors
- R. Hinden; B. Haberman
- Status
- PROPOSED STANDARD
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- int
- Pages
- 16
- Also known as
- —
Topics
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