RFC 2760 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Ongoing TCP Research Related to Satellites
Overview
RFC 2760, “Ongoing TCP Research Related to Satellites”, is an Informational document published in February 2000 by M. Allman, S. Dawkins, D. Glover, J. Griner, D. Tran, T. Henderson, J. Heidemann, J. Touch, H. Kruse, S. Ostermann, K. Scott, J. Semke. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document outlines possible TCP enhancements that may allow TCP to better utilize the available bandwidth provided by networks containing satellite links. 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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