RFC 1547 · INFORMATIONAL · 1993
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Requirements for an Internet Standard Point-to-Point Protocol
Overview
RFC 1547, “Requirements for an Internet Standard Point-to-Point Protocol”, is an Informational document published in December 1993 by D. Perkins. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document discusses the evaluation criteria for an Internet Standard Data Link Layer protocol to be used with point-to-point links. This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
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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