RFC 2582 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1999
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
The NewReno Modification to TCP's Fast Recovery Algorithm
Overview
RFC 2582, “The NewReno Modification to TCP's Fast Recovery Algorithm”, is an Experimental document published in April 1999 by S. Floyd, T. Henderson. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3782 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes a specific algorithm for responding to partial acknowledgments, referred to as NewReno. 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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