RFC 1698 · INFORMATIONAL · 1994
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Octet Sequences for Upper-Layer OSI to Support Basic Communications Applications
Overview
RFC 1698, “Octet Sequences for Upper-Layer OSI to Support Basic Communications Applications”, is an Informational document published in October 1994 by P. Furniss. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document states particular octet sequences that comprise the OSI upper-layer protocols (Session, Presentation and ACSE) when used to support applications with "basic communications requirements". 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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