RFC 1229 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1991
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Extensions to the generic-interface MIB
Overview
RFC 1229, “Extensions to the generic-interface MIB”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 1991 by K. McCloghrie. It has since been updated by RFC 1239. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1573 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC contains definitions of managed objects used as experimental extensions to the generic interfaces structure of MIB-II. [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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Relationships to other RFCs
Other RFCs from 1991
- RFC 1228 SNMP-DPI: Simple Network Management Protocol Distributed Program Interface
- RFC 1230 IEEE 802.4 Token Bus MIB
- RFC 1227 SNMP MUX protocol and MIB
- RFC 1231 IEEE 802.5 Token Ring MIB
- RFC 1226 Internet protocol encapsulation of AX.25 frames
- RFC 1232 Definitions of managed objects for the DS1 Interface type
- RFC 1225 Post Office Protocol: Version 3
- RFC 1233 Definitions of managed objects for the DS3 Interface type