Technical Summary
This document describes the issues that can arise when defining
new extension headers and discusses the alternative extension
mechanisms in IPv6. It also provides a format for defining new
IPv6 extension headers that would allow implementations to
process past unknown extension headers.
Working Group Summary
This document was reviewed by the 6man WG and
represents the consensus of that groups.
Document Quality
This document has been reviewed by the members and co-chairs
of the 6MAN working group.
Personnel
The responsible Area Director is Jari Arkko. The Document
Shepherd is Brian Haberman.
RFC Editor Note
Add "Updates: RFC 2460" to the header.