RFC 2509 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1999

IP Header Compression over PPP

Overview

RFC 2509, “IP Header Compression over PPP”, is a Proposed Standard document published in February 1999 by M. Engan, S. Casner, C. Bormann. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3544 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes an option for negotiating the use of header compression on IP datagrams transmitted over the Point-to-Point Protocol. It defines extensions to the PPP Control Protocols for IPv4 and IPv6. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 3544
Other RFCs from 1999

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