Re: [DNA] Issue 2: What if no prefix is advertised?

[JinHyeock Choi <jinchoe@gmail.com>]

> Issue: If stateful autoconfiguration is used, the routers may not
> advertise any prefix in its RA message. DNA will not work without prefix
> advertised. Current text relies on DHCP confirm message exchange for DNA
> in that case.
>
> Agreement at the meeting: Lets mandate the inclusion of one prefix in
> all RA message, with L= 0 and A=0. But, atleast one prefix is a MUST.
> The router MUST include the smallest prefix either in PIO or LPO of all
> RA messages.
> Note: I am not refering to the smallest prefix as "LinkID" because in
> "Issue 6", I will be proposing the removal of the concept of LinkIDs.
> The forward compatibility advantage of the LinkIDs can be easily
> supported and refer to the email on Issue 6 is further details.
>
> If you have any objections to the proposed change please post your
> objections on the list.

I agree and, IMO, the concept of 'LinkID' is of help. It would be
simpler to mandate to include LinkID prefix.

Best Regards

JinHyeock