scope:

The present document describes the challenges of IP-based networking for fixed and mobile networks and ways in which new network protocols can result in improved performance and more efficient operation. Topics covered include:

• efficient use of spectrum;

• efficient forwarding;

• naming and addressing (including addressing lifecycle);

• mobility and multihoming;

• Quality of Service (QoS);

• time-sensitive networking;

• performance;

• authenticity, integrity, confidentiality, access control, and identifiers;

• lawful interception;

• ease of management; and

• migration from current technology.