Radvd 2.21 – Linux IPv6 Router Advertisement Daemon
The article discusses the release of version 2.21 of the Linux IPv6 Router Advertisement Daemon (radvd). This version includes several enhancements and bug fixes, as well as support for new features like RFC8319. Users are encouraged to contribute to the development and subscribe to mailing lists for updates.
- ▪Radvd is used by Linux and BSD systems to send Router Advertisement messages for IPv6 autoconfiguration.
- ▪Version 2.21 was released on May 25, 2026, featuring improvements and security updates.
- ▪The project encourages community contributions and discussions through mailing lists and IRC.
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radvd: IPv6 Router Advertisement Daemon The router advertisement daemon (radvd) is run by Linux or BSD systems acting as IPv6 routers. It sends Router Advertisement messages, specified by RFC 2461, to a local Ethernet LAN periodically and when requested by a node sending a Router Solicitation message. These messages are required for IPv6 stateless autoconfiguration. Linux is supported. Your mileage may vary on BSD. To download the latest version. This website is hosted by GitHub Pages, improve it: source. Mailing Lists There are two mailing lists for radvd: Announce: radvd-announce-l Devel: radvd-devel-l The first list is for announcements of new radvd releases, and the second list is for discussion of radvd development.
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