>>> I can see reasons for having shared sub-layer for routing protocol and 
>>> prefix distribution protocol. As example, in MANET we have such already: 
>>> RFC 5444 and 5498. If we define a set of TLVs for border router information 
>>> and prefix distribution, it can run on whatever routing protocol. Don't 
>>> forget BGP.
>>> 
>>> For Homenet plug&play, I don't suggest to let configure grandma her 
>>> favorite IGP ;)
>> 
>> doesn't that mean we have to pick one?
> 
> At least one, for Homenet. Could be OSPF for high speed links, RPL for LLN, 
> or OLSRv2 for mix of wireless and wired links including ad hoc radio links.
> 
> There is something common on prefix distribution in Homenet, small 
> office/home office networks, branch office networks, ad hoc networks and even 
> in enterprise / campus networks. The prefix distribution protocol could be a 
> single protocol. We better not try to converge to a single routing protocol.

how do you do a self-organizing / zero-conf network without making a choice?

cheers,
Ole

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