Clarifications and Extensions for the Bootstrap Protocol
RFC 1532, “Clarifications and Extensions for the Bootstrap Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 1993 by W. Wimer. It updates RFC 951. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1542 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Some aspects of the BOOTP protocol were rather loosely defined in its original specification. In particular, only a general description was provided for the behavior of "BOOTP relay agents" (originally called BOOTP forwarding agents"). The client behavior description also suffered in certain ways. This memo attempts to clarify and strengthen the specification in these areas. [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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