RFC 8135: Complex Addressing in IPv6
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
The 128-bit length of IPv6 addresses (RFC 4291) allows for new and innovative address schemes that can adapt to the challenges of today's complex network world. It also allows for new and improved security measures and supports advanced cloud computing challenges.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC8135
- Published
- April 2017
- Authors
- M. Danielson; M. Nilsson
- Status
- EXPERIMENTAL
- Stream
- INDEPENDENT
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 16
- Also known as
- —
Also filed under
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