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RFC 4294: IPv6 Node Requirements

This RFC has been replaced. Do not implement against it for new work — it was formally obsoleted by RFC 6434.

Current document in this lineage: RFC 8504 — IPv6 Node Requirements

In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC

This document defines requirements for IPv6 nodes. It is expected that IPv6 will be deployed in a wide range of devices and situations. Specifying the requirements for IPv6 nodes allows IPv6 to function well and interoperate in a large number of situations and deployments. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

Document record

Document ID
RFC4294
Published
April 2006
Authors
J. Loughney
Status
INFORMATIONAL
Stream
IETF
Area
int
Pages
20
Also known as
—
Obsoleted by:
RFC 6434
Updated by:
RFC 5095

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Standards lineage

This document is one revision in a chain of 3 RFCs, each formally replacing the one before it.

  1. RFC 4294 (2006)
  2. RFC 6434 (2011)
  3. RFC 8504 (2019) ✓

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