RFC 2072 · INFORMATIONAL · 1997
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Router Renumbering Guide
Overview
RFC 2072, “Router Renumbering Guide”, is an Informational document published in January 1997 by H. Berkowitz. It has since been updated by RFC 4192. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
Routers interact with numerous network infrastructure servers, including DNS and SNMP. These interactions, not just the pure addressing and routing structure, must be considered as part of router renumbering. 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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Relationships to other RFCs
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