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RFC 4193: Unique Local IPv6 Unicast Addresses

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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]

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Document ID
RFC4193
Published
October 2005
Authors
R. Hinden; B. Haberman
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
int
Pages
16
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