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RFC 1058: Routing Information Protocol

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This RFC describes an existing protocol for exchanging routing information among gateways and other hosts. It is intended to be used as a basis for developing gateway software for use in the Internet community.

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Document ID
RFC1058
Published
June 1988
Authors
C.L. Hedrick
Status
HISTORIC
Stream
Legacy
Area
Pages
33
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Updated by:
RFC 1388, RFC 1723

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