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RFC 4591: Frame Relay over Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Version 3 (L2TPv3)

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The Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol, Version 3, (L2TPv3) defines a protocol for tunneling a variety of data link protocols over IP networks. This document describes the specifics of how to tunnel Frame Relay over L2TPv3, including frame encapsulation, virtual-circuit creation and deletion, and status change notification. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC4591
Published
August 2006
Authors
M. Townsley; G. Wilkie; S. Booth; S. Bryant; J. Lau
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
rtg
Pages
14
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RFC 5641

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