RFC 1955 · INFORMATIONAL · 1996
WED · 29 JUL 2026
New Scheme for Internet Routing and Addressing for IPNG
Overview
RFC 1955, “New Scheme for Internet Routing and Addressing for IPNG”, is an Informational document published in June 1996 by R. Hinden. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This paper proposes a new scheme which I believe is a good medium term solution to the routing and address problems of the internet. 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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