RFC 1863 · HISTORIC · 1995
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
A BGP/IDRP Route Server alternative to a full mesh routing
Overview
RFC 1863, “A BGP/IDRP Route Server alternative to a full mesh routing”, is a Historic document published in October 1995 by D. Haskin. It has been obsoleted by RFC 4223 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the use and detailed design of Route Servers for dissemination of routing information among BGP/IDRP speaking routers. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
What “Historic” means
A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.
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