RFC 2217 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1997
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Telnet Com Port Control Option
Overview
RFC 2217, “Telnet Com Port Control Option”, is an Experimental document published in October 1997 by G. Clark. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo proposes a protocol to allow greater use of modems attached to a network for outbound dialing purposes. 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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