RFC 1222 · INFORMATIONAL · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Advancing the NSFNET routing architecture
Overview
RFC 1222, “Advancing the NSFNET routing architecture”, is an Informational document published in May 1991 by H.W. Braun, Y. Rekhter. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC suggests improvements in the NSFNET routing architecture to accommodate a more flexible interface to the Backbone clients. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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