RFC 4602 · INFORMATIONAL · 2006
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Protocol Independent Multicast - Sparse Mode IETF Proposed Standard Requirements Analysis
Overview
RFC 4602, “Protocol Independent Multicast - Sparse Mode IETF Proposed Standard Requirements Analysis”, is an Informational document published in August 2006 by T. Pusateri. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides supporting documentation to advance the Protocol Independent Multicast - Sparse Mode (PIM-SM) routing protocol from IETF Experimental status to Proposed Standard. 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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