RFC 2041 · INFORMATIONAL · 1996
TUE · 15 SEP 2026
Mobile Network Tracing
Overview
RFC 2041, “Mobile Network Tracing”, is an Informational document published in October 1996 by B. Noble, G. Nguyen, M. Satyanarayanan, R. Katz. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC argues that mobile network tracing provides both tools to improve our understanding of wireless channels, as well as to build realistic, repeatable testbeds for mobile software and systems. 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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