RFC 2176 · INFORMATIONAL · 1997
MON · 14 SEP 2026
IPv4 over MAPOS Version 1
Overview
RFC 2176, “IPv4 over MAPOS Version 1”, is an Informational document published in June 1997 by K. Murakami, M. Maruyama. It has since been updated by RFC 5494. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo documents a mechanism for supporting Version 4 of the Internet Protocol (IPv4) on Version 1 of the Multiple Access Protocol over SONET/SDH. 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
Other RFCs from 1997
- RFC 2175 MAPOS 16 - Multiple Access Protocol over SONET/SDH with 16 Bit Addressing
- RFC 2177 IMAP4 IDLE command
- RFC 2174 A MAPOS version 1 Extension - Switch-Switch Protocol
- RFC 2178 OSPF Version 2
- RFC 2173 A MAPOS version 1 Extension - Node Switch Protocol
- RFC 2179 Network Security For Trade Shows
- RFC 2172 MAPOS Version 1 Assigned Numbers
- RFC 2180 IMAP4 Multi-Accessed Mailbox Practice