RFC 2951 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000
WED · 29 JUL 2026
TELNET Authentication Using KEA and SKIPJACK
Overview
RFC 2951, “TELNET Authentication Using KEA and SKIPJACK”, is an Informational document published in September 2000 by R. Housley, T. Horting, P. Yee. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a method to authenticate TELNET using the Key Exchange Algorithm (KEA), and encryption of the TELNET stream using SKIPJACK. 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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