RFC 1986 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1996

Experiments with a Simple File Transfer Protocol for Radio Links using Enhanced Trivial File Transfer Protocol

Overview

RFC 1986, “Experiments with a Simple File Transfer Protocol for Radio Links using Enhanced Trivial File Transfer Protocol”, is an Experimental document published in August 1996 by W. Polites, W. Wollman, D. Woo, R. Langan. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document is a description of the Enhanced Trivial File Transfer Protocol (ETFTP). This protocol is an experimental implementation of the NETwork BLock Transfer Protocol (NETBLT), RFC 998 [1], as a file transfer application program. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

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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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