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RE: [DNA] Sending RS probe after link-change in simple DNA




> > This problem does not arise since the RS will use the tentative
> > option instead of the SLLAO.
>
> Ah, ok, missed that. However if the RS is sourced from a link-local we
> don't even need to rely on the tentative option.
>
> Why would it be useful to source the RS from a global unicast as opposed
> to a link-local address? In other word what would we loose by
> restricting the source address to a link-local? That seems like an easy
> and cheap fix.

[BA] Unless the tentative option is universally supported on routers, it would
probably be best not to rely on it.