RFC 2090 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1997

TFTP Multicast Option

Overview

RFC 2090, “TFTP Multicast Option”, is an Experimental document published in February 1997 by A. Emberson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes a new TFTP option. This new option will allow the multiple clients to receive the same file concurrently through the use of Multicast packets. 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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