RFC 1387 · INFORMATIONAL · 1993
TUE · 15 SEP 2026
RIP Version 2 Protocol Analysis
Overview
RFC 1387, “RIP Version 2 Protocol Analysis”, is an Informational document published in January 1993 by G. Malkin. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1721 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
As required by Routing Protocol Criteria (RFC 1264), this report documents the key features of the RIP-2 protocol and the current implementation experience. 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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Relationships to other RFCs
Other RFCs from 1993
- RFC 1388 RIP Version 2 Carrying Additional Information
- RFC 1389 RIP Version 2 MIB Extensions
- RFC 1384 Naming Guidelines for Directory Pilots
- RFC 1390 Transmission of IP and ARP over FDDI Networks
- RFC 1391 The Tao of the IETF: A Guide for New Attendees of the Internet Engineering Task Force
- RFC 1392 Internet Users' Glossary
- RFC 1393 Traceroute Using an IP Option
- RFC 1394 Relationship of Telex Answerback Codes to Internet Domains