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RFC 6740: Identifier-Locator Network Protocol (ILNP) Architectural Description

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This document provides an architectural description and the concept of operations for the Identifier-Locator Network Protocol (ILNP), which is an experimental, evolutionary enhancement to IP. This is a product of the IRTF Routing Research Group. This document defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

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Document ID
RFC6740
Published
November 2012
Authors
RJ Atkinson; SN Bhatti
Status
EXPERIMENTAL
Stream
IRTF
Area
Pages
53
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