RFC 1883 (rfc1883) - Page 1 of 37

Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6) Specification

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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

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