RFC 1294 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1992
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Multiprotocol Interconnect over Frame Relay
Overview
RFC 1294, “Multiprotocol Interconnect over Frame Relay”, is a Proposed Standard document published in January 1992 by T. Bradley, C. Brown, A. Malis. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1490, RFC 2427 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo describes an encapsulation method for carrying network interconnect traffic over a Frame Relay backbone. It covers aspects of both Bridging and Routing. [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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