RFC 1949 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1996
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Scalable Multicast Key Distribution
Overview
RFC 1949, “Scalable Multicast Key Distribution”, is an Experimental document published in May 1996 by A. Ballardie. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo provides a scalable solution to the multicast key distribution problem. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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