RFC 922: Broadcasting Internet datagrams in the presence of subnets
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
We propose simple rules for broadcasting Internet datagrams on local networks that support broadcast, for addressing broadcasts, and for how gateways should handle them. This RFC suggests a proposed protocol for the ARPA-Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC922
- Published
- October 1984
- Authors
- J.C. Mogul
- Status
- INTERNET STANDARD
- Stream
- Legacy
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 12
- Also known as
- STD5
Also filed under
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