RFC 1277 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Encoding Network Addresses to Support Operation over Non-OSI Lower Layers
Overview
RFC 1277, “Encoding Network Addresses to Support Operation over Non-OSI Lower Layers”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 1991 by S.E. Hardcastle-Kille. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a new network address format, and rules for using some existing network address formats. [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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