RFC 1638 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1994
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
PPP Bridging Control Protocol
Overview
RFC 1638, “PPP Bridging Control Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 1994 by F. Baker, R. Bowen. It obsoletes RFC 1220. It has been obsoleted by RFC 2878 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines the Network Control Protocol for establishing and configuring Remote Bridging for PPP links. [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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