CurrentINTERNET STANDARDLegacy streamSTD43

RFC 1042: Standard for the transmission of IP datagrams over IEEE 802 networks

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This RFC specifies a standard method of encapsulating the Internet Protocol (IP) datagrams and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) requests and replies on IEEE 802 Networks to allow compatible and interoperable implementations. This RFC specifies a protocol standard for the Internet community.

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Document ID
RFC1042
Published
February 1988
Authors
J. Postel; J.K. Reynolds
Status
INTERNET STANDARD
Stream
Legacy
Area
Pages
15
Also known as
STD43
Obsoletes:
RFC 948

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