RFC 2549 · INFORMATIONAL · 1999
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
IP over Avian Carriers with Quality of Service
Overview
RFC 2549, “IP over Avian Carriers with Quality of Service”, is an Informational document published in April 1999 by D. Waitzman. It updates RFC 1149. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo amends RFC 1149, "A Standard for the Transmission of IP Datagrams on Avian Carriers", with Quality of Service information. This is an experimental, not recommended standard. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.
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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