RFC 1220 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Point-to-Point Protocol extensions for bridging
Overview
RFC 1220, “Point-to-Point Protocol extensions for bridging”, is a Proposed Standard document published in April 1991 by F. Baker. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1638 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines an extension of the Internet Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) described in RFC 1171, targeting the use of Point-to- Point lines for Remote Bridging. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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