RFC 2840 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
TELNET KERMIT OPTION
Overview
RFC 2840, “TELNET KERMIT OPTION”, is an Informational document published in May 2000 by J. Altman, F. da Cruz. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes an extension to the Telnet protocol to allow the negotiation, coordination, and use of the Kermit file transfer and management protocol over an existing Telnet protocol connection. 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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