Technical Summary
This document specifies a new DHCPv4 option that a host can use to indicate to the
DHCPv4 server that it can operate in IPv6 only mode (via an appropriate transition
technology) and thus does not require an IPv4 address. The DHCPv4 server can
therefore bypass allocating an IPv4 address.
Working Group Summary
While the document was a product of the DHC WG, v6ops, and 6man, were also
involved in the initial discussion and refinement of the work. The document progressed
relatively quickly, though there were several issues debated during its development.
Document Quality
There was significant interest from both client and server software implementers.
While I am not aware of a prototype implementation, the result does closely follow
the behavior of many other DHCP actions.
Personnel
Document Shepherd: Bernie Volz (DHC WG co-chair)
Responsible Area Director: Éric Vyncke
IANA Note
The IANA section is correct and clear. An early allocation from the DHCPv4 registry has been granted and should be confirmed when this document is published.