RFC 1483 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1993
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5
Overview
RFC 1483, “Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM Adaptation Layer 5”, is a Proposed Standard document published in July 1993 by J. Heinanen. It has been obsoleted by RFC 2684 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo describes two encapsulations methods for carrying network interconnect traffic over ATM AAL5. [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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