CurrentINTERNET STANDARDLegacy streamSTD38

RFC 903: A Reverse Address Resolution Protocol

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This RFC suggests a method for workstations to dynamically find their protocol address (e.g., their Internet Address), when they know only their hardware address (e.g., their attached physical network address). This RFC specifies a proposed protocol for the ARPA Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

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Document ID
RFC903
Published
June 1984
Authors
R. Finlayson; T. Mann; J.C. Mogul; M. Theimer
Status
INTERNET STANDARD
Stream
Legacy
Area
Pages
4
Also known as
STD38

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