RFC 1392 · INFORMATIONAL · 1993
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Internet Users' Glossary
Overview
RFC 1392, “Internet Users' Glossary”, is an Informational document published in January 1993 by G. Malkin, T. LaQuey Parker. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1983 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
There are many networking glossaries in existence. This glossary concentrates on terms which are specific to the Internet. 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 1391 The Tao of the IETF: A Guide for New Attendees of the Internet Engineering Task Force
- RFC 1393 Traceroute Using an IP Option
- RFC 1390 Transmission of IP and ARP over FDDI Networks
- RFC 1394 Relationship of Telex Answerback Codes to Internet Domains
- RFC 1389 RIP Version 2 MIB Extensions
- RFC 1395 BOOTP Vendor Information Extensions
- RFC 1388 RIP Version 2 Carrying Additional Information
- RFC 1396 The Process for Organization of Internet Standards Working Group