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RFC 7371: Updates to the IPv6 Multicast Addressing Architecture

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This document updates the IPv6 multicast addressing architecture by redefining the reserved bits as generic flag bits. The document also provides some clarifications related to the use of these flag bits. This document updates RFCs 3956, 3306, and 4291.

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Document ID
RFC7371
Published
September 2014
Authors
M. Boucadair; S. Venaas
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
int
Pages
10
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