IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration
Published 1 August 1996
S. Thomson, T. Narten
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This document specifies the steps a host takes in deciding how to autoconfigure its interfaces in IP version 6.0, including creating a link-local address and verifying its uniqueness on a link, and determining what information should be autoconfigured.
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This document specifies an Internet standards track protocol for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
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