RFC Abstracts

RFC1203 - Interactive Mail Access Protocol: Version 3
This RFC suggests a method for workstations to access mail dynamically from a mailbox server ("repository"). The following document is a modified version of RFC 1064, the definition of the IMAP2 protocol. This RFC specifies an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard.
RFC1202 - Directory Assistance service
This document defines a mechanism by which a user-interface may access a textual DAP-like interface over a TCP/IP connection. This is a local mechanism. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard.
RFC1201 - Transmitting IP traffic over ARCNET networks
This memo defines a protocol for the transmission of IP and ARP packets over the ARCnet Local Area Network.This memo specifies a method of encapsulating Internet Protocol (IP) and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) datagrams for transmission across ARCNET using the "ARCNET Packet Header Definition Standard". [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1200 - IAB official protocol standards
This memo describes the state of standardization of protocols used in the Internet as determined by the Internet Activities Board (IAB). An overview of the standards procedures is presented first, followed by discussions of the standardization process and the RFC document series, then the explanation of the terms is presented, the lists of protocols in each stage of standardization follows, and finally pointers to references and contacts for further information.
RFC1198 - FYI on the X window system
This FYI RFC provides pointers to the published standards of the MIT X Consortium. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any Internet standard.
RFC1197 - Using ODA for translating multimedia information
The purpose of this RFC is to inform implementors of multimedia systems about our experiences using ISO 8613: Office Document Architecture (ODA). Because ODA is being proposed as an encoding format for use in multimedia mail and file exchange, implementors wishing to use ODA in an open systems environment may profit from our experiences. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard.
RFC1196 - Finger User Information Protocol
This memo describes the Finger User Information Protocol. This is a simple protocol which provides an interface to a remote user information program. Based on RFC 742, a description of the original Finger protocol, this memo attempts to clarify the expected communication between the two ends of a Finger connection. It also tries not to invalidate the many existing implementations or add unnecessary restrictions to the original protocol definition. This edition corrects and clarifies in a minor way, RFC 1194. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1195 - Use of OSI IS-IS for routing in TCP/IP and dual environments
This memo specifies an integrated routing protocol, based on the OSI Intra-Domain IS-IS Routing Protocol, which may be used as an interior gateway protocol (IGP) to support TCP/IP as well as OSI. This allows a single routing protocol to be used to support pure IP environments, pure OSI environments, and dual environments. This specification was developed by the IS-IS working group of the Internet Engineering Task Force. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1194 - Finger User Information Protocol
This memo describes the Finger User Information Protocol. This is a simple protocol which provides an interface to a remote user information program. Based on RFC 742, a description of the original Finger protocol, this memo attempts to clarify the expected communication between the two ends of a Finger connection. It also tries not to invalidate the many existing implementations or add unnecessary restrictions to the original protocol definition. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1193 - Client requirements for real-time communication services
This memo describes client requirements for real-time communication services. This memo provides information for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. It does not specify any standard.
RFC1192 - Commercialization of the Internet summary report
This memo is based on a workshop held by the Science, Technology and Public Policy Program of the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, March 1-3, 1990. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard.
RFC1191 - Path MTU discovery
This memo describes a technique for dynamically discovering the maximum transmission unit (MTU) of an arbitrary internet path. It specifies a small change to the way routers generate one type of ICMP message. For a path that passes through a router that has not been so changed, this technique might not discover the correct Path MTU, but it will always choose a Path MTU as accurate as, and in many cases more accurate than, the Path MTU that would be chosen by current practice. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1190 - Experimental Internet Stream Protocol: Version 2 (ST-II)
This memo defines a revised version of the Internet Stream Protocol, originally defined in IEN-119 [8], based on results from experiments with the original version, and subsequent requests, discussion, and suggestions for improvements. This is a Limited-Use Experimental Protocol. Please refer to the current edition of the "IAB Official Protocol Standards" for the standardization state and status of this protocol.
RFC1189 - Common Management Information Services and Protocols for the Internet (CMOT and CMIP)
This memo defines a network management architecture that uses the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Common Management Information Services/Common Management Information Protocol (CMIS/CMIP) in the Internet. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1188 - Proposed Standard for the Transmission of IP Datagrams over FDDI Networks
This memo defines a method of encapsulating the Internet Protocol (IP) datagrams and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) requests and replies on Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1187 - Bulk Table Retrieval with the SNMP
This memo reports an interesting family of algorithms for bulk table retrieval using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This memo describes an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. This memo does not specify a standard for the Internet community. Please refer to the current edition of the "IAB Official Protocol Standards" for the standardization state and status of this protocol.
RFC1186 - MD4 Message Digest Algorithm
This RFC is the specification of the MD4 Digest Algorithm. If you are going to implement MD4, it is suggested you do it this way. This memo is for informational use and does not constitute a standard.
RFC1185 - TCP Extension for High-Speed Paths
This memo describes an Experimental Protocol extension to TCP for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. Please refer to the current edition of the "IAB Official Protocol Standards" for the standardization state and status of this protocol.
RFC1184 - Telnet Linemode Option
This RFC specifies a procedure for line at a time terminal interaction based on the Telnet Protocol. It obsoletes RFC 1116. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1183 - New DNS RR Definitions
This memo defines five new DNS types for experimental purposes. This RFC describes an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
RFC1181 - RIPE Terms of Reference
This RFC describes the Terms of Reference of RIPE (Reseaux IP Europeens), the cooperation of European IP networks. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard.
RFC1180 - TCP/IP tutorial
This RFC is a tutorial on the TCP-IP protocol suite, focusing particularly on the steps in forwarding an IP datagram from source host to destination host through a router. It does not specify an Internet standard.
RFC1179 - Line printer daemon protocol
This RFC describes an existing print server protocol widely used on the Internet for communicating between line printer daemons (both clients and servers). This memo is for informational purposes only, and does not specify an Internet standard. Please refer to the current edition of the "IAB Official Protocol Standards" for the standardization state and status of this protocol.
RFC1178 - Choosing a name for your computer
This FYI RFC is a republication of a Communications of the ACM article on guidelines on what to do and what not to do when naming your computer. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard. [Also FYI 5.]
RFC1177 - FYI on Questions and Answers: Answers to commonly asked "new internet user" questions
This FYI RFC is one of three FYI's called, "Questions and Answers" (Q/A), produced by the User Services Working Group (USWG) of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The goal is to document the most commonly asked questions and answers in the Internet. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard. [Also FYI 4.]
RFC1176 - Interactive Mail Access Protocol: Version 2
This RFC suggests a method for personal computers and workstations to dynamically access mail from a mailbox server ("repository"). It obosoletes RFC 1064. This RFC specifies an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community. Discussion and suggestions for improvement are requested. Please refer to the current edition of the "IAB Official Protocol Standards" for the standardization state and status of this protocol.
RFC1175 - FYI on where to start: A bibliography of internetworking information
This FYI RFC is a bibliography of information about TCP/IP internetworking, prepared by the User Services Working Group (USWG) of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard. [Also FYI 3.]
RFC1174 - IAB recommended policy on distributing internet identifier assignment and IAB recommended policy change to internet "connected" status
This informational RFC represents the official view of the Internet Activities Board (IAB), and describes the recommended policies and procedures on distributing Internet identifier assignments and dropping the connected status requirement. This RFC does not specify a standard.
RFC1173 - Responsibilities of host and network managers: A summary of the "oral tradition" of the Internet
This informational RFC describes the conventions to be followed by those in charge of networks and hosts in the Internet. It is a summary of the "oral tradition" of the Internet on this subject. [RFC Editor's note: This memo is a contribution by the author of his view of these conventions. It is expected that this RFC will provide a basis for the development of official policies in the future.] These conventions may be supplemented or amended by the policies of specific local and regional components of the Internet. This RFC does not specify a standard, or a policy of the IAB.
RFC1172 - Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) initial configuration options
This memo specifies the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Initial Configuration Options as a Proposed Standard Protocol for the Internet community. When it becomes a full Standard, this protocol will be recommended for all TCP/IP implementations that communicate over serial links.
RFC1171 - Point-to-Point Protocol for the transmission of multi-protocol datagrams over Point-to-Point links
This memo specifies the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) as a Draft Standard Protocol for the Internet community. When it becomes a full Standard, this protocol will be recommended for all TCP/IP implementations that communicate over serial links.
RFC1170 - Public key standards and licenses
This RFC is a public statement by Public Key Partners regarding Public Key Standards and Licenses. This memo is for informational use only, and does not constitute an Internet standard.
RFC1169 - Explaining the role of GOSIP
This informational RFC represents the official view of the Internet Activities Board (IAB), after coordination with the Federal Networking Council (FNC). This RFC does not specify a standard.
RFC1168 - Intermail and Commercial Mail Relay services
This RFC discusses the history and evolution of the Intermail and Commercial mail systems. The problems encountered in operating a store-and-forward mail relay between commercial systems such as Telemail, MCI Mail and Dialcom are also discussed. This RFC provides information for the Internet community, and does not specify any standard.
RFC1167 - Thoughts on the National Research and Education Network
The memo provides a brief outline of a National Research and Education Network (NREN). This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify any standard. It is not a statement of IAB policy or recommendations.
RFC1166 - Internet numbers
This memo is a status report on the network numbers and autonomous system numbers used in the Internet community.
RFC1165 - Network Time Protocol (NTP) over the OSI Remote Operations Service
This memo suggests an Experimental Protocol for the OSI and Internet communities. Hosts in either community, and in particular those on both are encouraged to experiment with this mechanism.
RFC1164 - Application of the Border Gateway Protocol in the Internet
This RFC, together with its companion RFC-1163, "A Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)", specify an inter-autonomous system routing protocol for the Internet. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1163 - Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
This RFC, together with its companion RFC-1164, "Application of the Border Gateway Protocol in the Internet", specify an inter-autonomous system routing protocol for the Internet. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1162 - Connectionless Network Protocol (ISO 8473) and End System to Intermediate System (ISO 9542) Management Information Base
This memo defines an experimental portion of the Management Information Base (MIB) for use with network management protocols in TCP/IP-based internets. This memo does not specify a standard for the Internet community.
RFC1161 - SNMP over OSI
This memo defines an experimental means for running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) over OSI transports. This memo does not specify a standard for the Internet community,
RFC1160 - Internet Activities Board
This RFC provides a history and description of the Internet Activities Board (IAB) and its subsidiary organizations. This memo is for informational use and does not constitute a standard. This is a revision of RFC 1120.
RFC1159 - Message Send Protocol
This RFC suggests an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community. Hosts on the Internet that choose to implement a Message Send Protocol may experiment with this protocol.
RFC1158 - Management Information Base for network management of TCP/IP-based internets: MIB-II
This memo defines the second version of the Management Information Base (MIB-II) for use with network management protocols in TCP/IP- based internets. In particular, together with its companion memos which describe the structure of management information (RFC 1155) along with the network management protocol (RFC 1157) for TCP/IP- based internets, these documents provide a simple, workable architecture and system for managing TCP/IP-based internets and in particular the Internet community. This document on MIB-II incorporates all of the technical content of RFC 1156 on MIB-I and extends it, without loss of compatibilty. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1157 - Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
This RFC is a re-release of RFC 1098, with a changed "Status of this Memo" section plus a few minor typographical corrections. This memo defines a simple protocol by which management information for a network element may be inspected or altered by logically remote users. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1156 - Management Information Base for network management of TCP/IP-based internets
This RFC is a re-release of RFC 1066, with a changed "Status of this Memo", "IAB Policy Statement", and "Introduction" sections plus a few minor typographical corrections. The technical content of the document is unchanged from RFC 1066. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1155 - Structure and identification of management information for TCP/IP-based internets
This RFC is a re-release of RFC 1065, with a changed "Status of this Memo", plus a few minor typographical corrections. The technical content of the document is unchanged from RFC 1065. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
RFC1154 - Encoding header field for internet messages
This RFC proposes an elective experimental Encoding header field to permit the mailing of multi-part, multi-structured messages. The use of Encoding updates RFC 1049 (Content-Type), and is a suggested update to RFCs 1113, 1114, and 1115 (Privacy Enhancement).
RFC1153 - Digest message format
This memo describes the de facto standard Digest Message Format. This is an elective experimental protocol.
RFC1152 - Workshop report: Internet research steering group workshop on very-high-speed networks
This memo is a report on a workshop sponsored by the Internet Research Steering Group. This memo is for information only. This RFC does not specify an Internet standard.