RFC 1663 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1994
WED · 29 JUL 2026
PPP Reliable Transmission
Overview
RFC 1663, “PPP Reliable Transmission”, is a Proposed Standard document published in July 1994 by D. Rand. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a method for negotiating and using Numbered-Mode, as defined by ISO 7776 [2], to provide a reliable serial link. [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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