RFC 3825 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2004

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Option for Coordinate-based Location Configuration Information

Overview

RFC 3825, “Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Option for Coordinate-based Location Configuration Information”, is a Proposed Standard document published in July 2004 by J. Polk, J. Schnizlein, M. Linsner. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6225 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document specifies a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Option for the coordinate-based geographic location of the client. The Location Configuration Information (LCI) includes latitude, longitude, and altitude, with resolution indicators for each. The reference datum for these values is also included. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Proposed Standard” means

An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 6225
Other RFCs from 2004

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