RFC 7371: Updates to the IPv6 Multicast Addressing Architecture
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
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.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC7371
- Published
- September 2014
- Authors
- M. Boucadair; S. Venaas
- Status
- PROPOSED STANDARD
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- int
- Pages
- 10
- Also known as
- —
Topics
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