RFC 2979 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Behavior of and Requirements for Internet Firewalls
Overview
RFC 2979, “Behavior of and Requirements for Internet Firewalls”, is an Informational document published in October 2000 by N. Freed. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo defines behavioral characteristics of and interoperability requirements for Internet firewalls. 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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