RFC 1089 · UNKNOWN · 1989
WED · 29 JUL 2026
SNMP over Ethernet
Overview
RFC 1089, “SNMP over Ethernet”, is an Unknown document published in February 1989 by M. Schoffstall, C. Davin, M. Fedor, J. Case. It has been obsoleted by RFC 4789 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo describes an experimental method by which the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) can be used over Ethernet MAC layer framing instead of the Internet UDP/IP protocol stack. This specification is useful for LAN based network elements that support no higher layer protocols beyond the MAC sub-layer.
What “Unknown” means
The standards-track status of this early RFC was never formally classified.
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