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RFC 8562: Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) for Multipoint Networks

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This document describes extensions to the Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) protocol for its use in multipoint and multicast networks. This document updates RFC 5880.

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Document ID
RFC8562
Published
April 2019
Authors
D. Katz; D. Ward; S. Pallagatti; G. Mirsky
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
rtg
Pages
23
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Updates:
RFC 5880
Updated by:
RFC 9780

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