This document describes a minimal mode of operation for an IPv6 over
the TSCH mode of IEEE 802.15.4e (6TiSCH) network. This minimal mode of
operation specifies the baseline set of protocols that need to be
supported and the recommended configurations and modes of operation
sufficient to enable a 6TiSCH functional network. 6TiSCH provides IPv6
connectivity over a Time-Slotted Channel Hopping (TSCH) mesh composed
of IEEE Std 802.15.4 TSCH links. This minimal mode uses a collection
of protocols with the respective configurations, including the IPv6
Low-Power Wireless Personal Area Network (6LoWPAN) framework, enabling
interoperable IPv6 connectivity over IEEE Std 802.15.4 TSCH. This
minimal configuration provides the necessary bandwidth for network and
security bootstrapping and defines the proper link between the IETF
protocols that interface to IEEE Std 802.15.4 TSCH. This minimal mode
of operation should be implemented by all 6TiSCH-compliant devices.