2.2 Message Syntax

The messages of the NKPU Protocol on IPv4 are carried by DHCPv4 by using the message format for DHCPv4 vendor-specific options, as specified in [RFC2132] section 8.4 and in [RFC3925] section 3. On IPv6, the messages are carried by DHCPv6 by using the message format for DHCPv6 vendor-specific options, as specified in [RFC3315].

All option fields and values described in this specification are sent in network byte order unless indicated otherwise.