RFC 1701 · INFORMATIONAL · 1994
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Generic Routing Encapsulation
Overview
RFC 1701, “Generic Routing Encapsulation”, is an Informational document published in October 1994 by S. Hanks, T. Li, D. Farinacci, P. Traina. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies a protocol for performing encapsulation of an arbitrary network layer protocol over another arbitrary network layer protocol. 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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