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RFC 2003: IP Encapsulation within IP

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This document specifies a method by which an IP datagram may be encapsulated (carried as payload) within an IP datagram. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC2003
Published
October 1996
Authors
C. Perkins
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
int
Pages
14
Also known as
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Updated by:
RFC 3168, RFC 6864

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