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RFC 950: Internet Standard Subnetting Procedure

Still current, but amended. Parts of this document are changed or extended by RFC 6918. Read both.

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This memo discusses the utility of "subnets" of Internet networks, which are logically visible sub-sections 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 memo specifies procedures for the use of subnets. These procedures are for hosts (e.g., workstations). The procedures used in and between subnet gateways are not fully described. Important motivation and background information for a subnetting standard is provided in RFC-940. This RFC specifies a protocol for the ARPA-Internet community. If subnetting is implemented it is strongly recommended that these procedures be followed.

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Document ID
RFC950
Published
August 1985
Authors
J.C. Mogul; J. Postel
Status
INTERNET STANDARD
Stream
Legacy
Area
—
Pages
18
Also known as
STD5
Updates:
RFC 792
Updated by:
RFC 6918

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