RFC 1517 · HISTORIC · 1993
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Applicability Statement for the Implementation of Classless Inter- Domain Routing
Overview
RFC 1517, “Applicability Statement for the Implementation of Classless Inter- Domain Routing”, is a Historic document published in September 1993 by Internet Engineering Steering Group, R. Hinden. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) defines a mechanism to slow the growth of routing tables and reduce the need to allocate new IP network numbers. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Historic” means
A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.
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- RFC 1519 Classless Inter-Domain Routing : an Address Assignment and Aggregation Strategy
- RFC 1514 Host Resources MIB
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