Point-to-Point Protocol for the transmission of multi-protocol datagrams over Point-to-Point links
RFC 1171, “Point-to-Point Protocol for the transmission of multi-protocol datagrams over Point-to-Point links”, is a Draft Standard document published in July 1990 by D. Perkins. It obsoletes RFC 1134. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1331 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
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.
What “Draft Standard” means
A historical maturity level (retired in 2011) that sat between Proposed Standard and Internet Standard and required multiple interoperable implementations.
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- RFC 1172 Point-to-Point Protocol initial configuration options
- RFC 1169 Explaining the role of GOSIP
- RFC 1173 Responsibilities of host and network managers: A summary of the "oral tradition" of the Internet
- RFC 1168 Intermail and Commercial Mail Relay services
- RFC 1174 IAB recommended policy on distributing internet identifier assignment and IAB recommended policy change to internet "connected" status
- RFC 1167 Thoughts on the National Research and Education Network
- RFC 1175 FYI on where to start: A bibliography of internetworking information
- RFC 1166 Internet numbers