RFC 1717 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1994
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
The PPP Multilink Protocol
Overview
RFC 1717, “The PPP Multilink Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 1994 by K. Sklower, B. Lloyd, G. McGregor, D. Carr. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1990 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document proposes a method for splitting, recombining and sequencing datagrams across multiple logical data 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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