RFC 2908 · HISTORIC · 2000
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
The Internet Multicast Address Allocation Architecture
Overview
RFC 2908, “The Internet Multicast Address Allocation Architecture”, is a Historic document published in September 2000 by D. Thaler, M. Handley, D. Estrin. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6308 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document proposes a multicast address allocation architecture (MALLOC) for the Internet. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
What “Historic” means
A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.
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Relationships to other RFCs
Other RFCs from 2000
- RFC 2907 MADCAP Multicast Scope Nesting State Option
- RFC 2909 The Multicast Address-Set Claim Protocol
- RFC 2906 AAA Authorization Requirements
- RFC 2910 Internet Printing Protocol/1.1: Encoding and Transport
- RFC 2905 AAA Authorization Application Examples
- RFC 2911 Internet Printing Protocol/1.1: Model and Semantics
- RFC 2904 AAA Authorization Framework
- RFC 2912 Indicating Media Features for MIME Content