RFC 1659 · DRAFT STANDARD · 1994
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Definitions of Managed Objects for RS-232-like Hardware Devices using SMIv2
Overview
RFC 1659, “Definitions of Managed Objects for RS-232-like Hardware Devices using SMIv2”, is a Draft Standard document published in July 1994 by B. Stewart. It obsoletes RFC 1317. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo defines an extension to the Management Information Base (MIB) for use with network management protocols in the Internet community. In particular, it defines objects for the management of RS-232-like devices. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Draft Standard” means
A historical maturity level (retired in 2011) that sat between Proposed Standard and Internet Standard and required multiple interoperable implementations.
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Relationships to other RFCs
Other RFCs from 1994
- RFC 1658 Definitions of Managed Objects for Character Stream Devices using SMIv2
- RFC 1660 Definitions of Managed Objects for Parallel-printer-like Hardware Devices using SMIv2
- RFC 1657 Definitions of Managed Objects for the Fourth Version of the Border Gateway Protocol using SMIv2
- RFC 1661 The Point-to-Point Protocol
- RFC 1656 BGP-4 Protocol Document Roadmap and Implementation Experience
- RFC 1662 PPP in HDLC-like Framing
- RFC 1655 Application of the Border Gateway Protocol in the Internet
- RFC 1663 PPP Reliable Transmission