RFC 1883 (rfc1883) - Page 1 of 37
Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6) Specification
Alternative Format: Original Text Document
Network Working Group S. Deering, Xerox PARC
Request for Comments: 1883 R. Hinden, Ipsilon Networks
Category: Standards Track December 1995
Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6)
Specification
Status of this Memo
This document specifies an Internet standards track protocol for the
Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for
improvements. Please refer to the current edition of the "Internet
Official Protocol Standards" (STD 1) for the standardization state
and status of this protocol. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.
Abstract
This document specifies version 6 of the Internet Protocol (IPv6),
also sometimes referred to as IP Next Generation or IPng.
Deering & Hinden Standards Track