RFC 2836 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2000
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Per Hop Behavior Identification Codes
Overview
RFC 2836, “Per Hop Behavior Identification Codes”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 2000 by S. Brim, B. Carpenter, F. Le Faucheur. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3140 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a binary encoding to uniquely identify PHBs (Per Hop Behaviors) and/or sets of PHBs in protocol messages. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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Relationships to other RFCs
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- RFC 2833 RTP Payload for DTMF Digits, Telephony Tones and Telephony Signals
- RFC 2839 Internet Kermit Service
- RFC 2832 NSI Registry Registrar Protocol Version 1.1.0
- RFC 2840 TELNET KERMIT OPTION