RFC 1185 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1990

TCP Extension for High-Speed Paths

Overview

RFC 1185, “TCP Extension for High-Speed Paths”, is an Experimental document published in October 1990 by V. Jacobson, R.T. Braden, L. Zhang. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1323 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

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.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Experimental” means

Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 1323
Other RFCs from 1990

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