SLAAC is a method that allows a device to automatically configure its own IPv6 address without needing a central server (like a DHCP server) to assign it one.

The main NDP functions are duplicate address detection, Link layer address resolution, Neighbor unreachability detection and redirect. Comment if you have any questions regarding these 4 functions

NDP is a specific protocol that uses ICMPv6 as a transport mechanism for its messaging. While ICMPv6 handles various types of messages across different tasks like error reporting and diagnostics, NDP is focused solely on neighbor-related communications on the local link like address resolution, router discovery, and duplicate address detection