Complex Addressing in IPv6
RFC 8135
Independent Submission M. Danielson
Request for Comments: 8135 Net Insight AB
Category: Experimental M. Nilsson
ISSN: 2070-1721 Besserwisser Networks
1 April 2017
Complex Addressing in IPv6
Abstract
The 128-bit length of IPv6 addresses (RFC 4291) allows for new and
innovative address schemes that can adapt to the challenges of
today's complex network world. It also allows for new and improved
security measures and supports advanced cloud computing challenges.
Status of This Memo
This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is
published for examination, experimental implementation, and
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................3
2. Requirements Language ...........................................3
3. Natural Addresses ...............................................3
3.1. Integer Addresses ..........................................3
3.2. Prime Addresses ............................................3
3.3. Composite Addresses ........................................4
4. Complex Addresses ...............................................4
4.1. Floating Addresses .........................................4
4.2. Real Addresses .............................................5
4.3. Imaginary Addresses ........................................5
4.4. Flying Addresses ...........................................5
4.5. Complex Addresses ..........................................6
5. Supported Addressing Schemes ....................................6
5.1. Absolute Addresses .........................................6
5.2. Address Argument ...........................................6
5.3. Safe Addresses .............................................6
5.4. Virtual Addresses ..........................................7
5.5. Rational Addresses .........................................7
5.6. Irrational Addresses .......................................7
5.7. Transcendent Addresses .....................................8
6. Geometric Addresses .............................................8
6.1. Round Addresses ............................................8
6.2. Square Addresses ...........................................8
6.3. Polar Addresses ............................................9
6.4. Root Server ................................................9
6.5. Implementation Considerations ..............................9
7. IPv6 Address Mapping ...........................................10
8. IANA Considerations ............................................10
9. Security Considerations ........................................10
10. References ....................................................11
10.1. Normative References .....................................11
10.2. Informative References ...................................12
Appendix A. Square Pi ............................................13
Appendix B. Implementation Example ...............................14
Authors' Addresses ................................................16
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1. Introduction
This document introduces the fundamental concepts of complex
addressing in IPv6, allowing for a wide range of complex addressing
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