RFC 3186 · INFORMATIONAL · 2001
WED · 29 JUL 2026
MAPOS/PPP Tunneling mode
Overview
RFC 3186, “MAPOS/PPP Tunneling mode”, is an Informational document published in December 2001 by S. Shimizu, T. Kawano, K. Murakami, E. Beier. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document specifies tunneling configuration over MAPOS (Multiple Access Protocol over SONET/SDH) networks. Using this mode, a MAPOS network can provide transparent point-to-point link for PPP over SONET/SDH (Packet over SONET/SDH, POS) without any additional overhead. 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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