Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 05:32:23 -0400 From: raviprasad20@netscape.net To: freebsd-net@freebsd.org Subject: addresses ::1/128 and ff01::/32 Message-ID: <2FAB92FB.78BCF400.9513E96F@netscape.net>
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Hi, The following lines are from the Kame implementation notes "Each interface joins the solicited multicast address and the link-local all-nodes multicast addresses (e.g. fe80::1:ff01:6317 and ff02::1, respectively, on the link the interface is attached). In addition to a link-local address, the loopback address (::1) will be assigned to the loopback interface. Also, ::1/128 and ff01::/32 are automatically added to routing table, and loopback interface joins node-local multicast group ff01::1." Can anybody please mail me why ::1/128 & ff01::/32 addresses are put to the routing table? what does "128" and "32" indicate? regards ravi prasad __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-net" in the body of the message
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