RFC 2637 · INFORMATIONAL · 1999
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
Overview
RFC 2637, “Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol”, is an Informational document published in July 1999 by K. Hamzeh, G. Pall, W. Verthein, J. Taarud, W. Little, G. Zorn. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies a protocol which allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This memo provides information 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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