IPv6

Modules
	MLD6

Functions
const ip_addr_t *	ip6_select_source_address (struct netif *netif, const ip6_addr_t *dest)

Detailed Description

Function Documentation

ip6_select_source_address()

const ip_addr_t* ip6_select_source_address	(	struct netif *	netif,
		const ip6_addr_t *	dest
	)

Select the best IPv6 source address for a given destination IPv6 address. Loosely follows RFC 3484. "Strong host" behavior is assumed.

Parameters

netif	the netif on which to send a packet
dest	the destination we are trying to reach

Returns

the most suitable source address to use, or NULL if no suitable source address is found