RFC 2066 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1997
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
TELNET CHARSET Option
Overview
RFC 2066, “TELNET CHARSET Option”, is an Experimental document published in January 1997 by R. Gellens. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies a mechanism for passing character set and translation information between a TELNET client and server. 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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