RFC 917: Internet subnets
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This memo discusses subnets and proposes procedures for the use of subnets, including approaches to solving the problems that arise, particularly that of routing. A subnet of an Internet network is a logically visible sub-section of a single Internet network. For administrative or technical reasons, many organizations have chosen to divide one Internet network into several subnets, instead of acquiring a set of Internet network numbers. This RFC suggests a proposed protocol for the ARPA-Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC917
- Published
- October 1984
- Authors
- J.C. Mogul
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Stream
- Legacy
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 22
- Also known as
- —
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