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IETF RFC 3484
[SUPERSEDED]

Default Address Selection for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)

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IETF
Doc Type
Standard
Pages
24
Abstract
This document describes two algorithms, for source address selection and for destination address selection. The algorithms specify default behavior for all Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) implementations. They do not override choices made by applications or upper-layer protocols, nor do they preclude the development of more advanced mechanisms for address selection. The two algorithms share a common context, including an optional mechanism for allowing administrators to provide policy that can override the default behavior. In dual stack implementations, the destination address selection algorithm can consider both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses - depending on the available source addresses, the algorithm might prefer IPv6 addresses over IPv4 addresses, or vice-versa. All IPv6 nodes, including both hosts and routers, must implement default address selection as defined in this specification. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
Publication Date
2003-03-01
Status Note
Proposed Standard
DOI
10.17487/RFC3484
Link
https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC3484
Author(s)
Richard P. Draves
Keyword(s)
IPv6
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