RFC 9401: The Addition of the Death (DTH) Flag to TCP
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This memo specifies the incorporation of Death (DTH) flag to TCP, including DTH's use of one bit in the TCP header. The flag is designed to make TCP session narratives smooth and attractive.
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC9401
- Published
- April 2023
- Authors
- S. Toyosawa
- Status
- INFORMATIONAL
- Stream
- INDEPENDENT
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 6
- Also known as
- —
Topics
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