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RFC 2784: Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)

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This document specifies a protocol for encapsulation of an arbitrary network layer protocol over another arbitrary network layer protocol. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC2784
Published
March 2000
Authors
D. Farinacci; T. Li; S. Hanks; D. Meyer; P. Traina
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
Legacy
Area
Pages
9
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Updated by:
RFC 2890, RFC 9601

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