RFC 2498 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1999
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
IPPM Metrics for Measuring Connectivity
Overview
RFC 2498, “IPPM Metrics for Measuring Connectivity”, is an Experimental document published in January 1999 by J. Mahdavi, V. Paxson. It has been obsoleted by RFC 2678 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo defines a series of metrics for connectivity between a pair of Internet hosts. It builds on notions introduced and discussed in RFC 2330, the IPPM framework document. 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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Relationships to other RFCs
Other RFCs from 1999
- RFC 2497 Transmission of IPv6 Packets over ARCnet Networks
- RFC 2499 Request for Comments Summary
- RFC 2496 Definitions of Managed Object for the DS3/E3 Interface Type
- RFC 2500 Internet Official Protocol Standards
- RFC 2495 Definitions of Managed Objects for the DS1, E1, DS2 and E2 Interface Types
- RFC 2501 Mobile Ad hoc Networking : Routing Protocol Performance Issues and Evaluation Considerations
- RFC 2494 Definitions of Managed Objects for the DS0 and DS0 Bundle Interface Type
- RFC 2502 Limitations of Internet Protocol Suite for Distributed Simulation the Large Multicast Environment