CurrentINTERNET STANDARDLegacy streamSTD5

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

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