RFC 2644 · BEST CURRENT PRACTICE · 1999
MON · 14 SEP 2026
Changing the Default for Directed Broadcasts in Routers
Overview
RFC 2644, “Changing the Default for Directed Broadcasts in Routers”, is a Best Current Practice document published in August 1999 by D. Senie. It updates RFC 1812. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document discusses and defines a number of tests that may be used to describe the performance characteristics of a network interconnecting device. In addition to defining the tests this document also describes specific formats for reporting the results of the tests. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
What “Best Current Practice” means
Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.
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