ipv6 address- quick question

[fd97202@bits-pilani.ac.in]

Hi,

Ok .. A Quick Explanation...

Link Local - > this address is used within a link..(i.e Link local
addresses are not fowarded by the router).Automatically Set Based on
EUI-64. Used primarily for neighbour discovery etc.

Site Local ->  valid within a site.Can be assigned

Global -> Valid anywhere within the Internet domain..Assigned.

Try RFC-1884 (IPv6 addressing specs.) for more detail.



On Tue, 11 Apr 2000, Nora Parker wrote:

> I have read many books and papers on the addresses for ipv6 but still
> can't figure out exactly what the three different address on the eth0 are.
> Can someone give me quick explanation of the Link, Site and Global
> address? 
> 
> thanks
> Nora 
> 
>