IAB Thoughts on IPv6 Network Address Translation

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Publisher: IETF
Doc Type: Informational
Pages: 15
Abstract: There has been much recent discussion on the topic of whether the IETF should develop standards for IPv6 Network Address Translators (NATs). This document articulates the architectural issues raised by IPv6 NATs, the pros and cons of having IPv6 NATs, and provides the IAB's thoughts on the current open issues and the solution space. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.
Publication Date: 2010-07-01
Status Note: Informational
DOI: 10.17487/RFC5902
Link: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC5902
Author(s): Dave Thaler
Lixia Zhang
Gregory M. Lebovitz
Keyword(s): NAT, IPv6, Transparency, Privacy, Multihoming

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"Extending the Life of Layer 3 Switches in a 256k+ Route World", NANOG 44, October 2008, < http://www.nanog.org/ meetings/nanog44/presentations/Monday/ Roisman_lightning.pdf >. EXTERNAL
Bellovin, S., "A Technique for Counting NATted Hosts", Proc. Second Internet Measurement Workshop, November 2002, < http://www.cs.columbia.edu/~smb/papers/fnat.pdf >. EXTERNAL
IETF RFC 2993 [Active*]
IETF RFC 3261 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4380 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4864 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4924 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4948 [Active*]
IETF RFC 4960 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 5389 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 5887 [Active*]

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IETF RFC 6115 [Active*]
IETF RFC 6296 [Active*]