RFC 1046 · UNKNOWN · 1988
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Queuing algorithm to provide type-of-service for IP links
Overview
RFC 1046, “Queuing algorithm to provide type-of-service for IP links”, is an Unknown document published in February 1988 by W. Prue, J. Postel. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo is intended to explore how Type-of-Service might be implemented in the Internet. The proposal describes a method of queuing which can provide the different classes of service. The technique also prohibits one class of service from consuming excessive resources or excluding other classes of service. This is an "idea paper" and discussion is strongly encouraged.
What “Unknown” means
The standards-track status of this early RFC was never formally classified.
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