RFC 4813 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2007

OSPF Link-Local Signaling

Overview

RFC 4813, “OSPF Link-Local Signaling”, is an Experimental document published in March 2007 by B. Friedman, L. Nguyen, A. Roy, D. Yeung, A. Zinin. It has been obsoleted by RFC 5613 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

OSPF is a link-state intra-domain routing protocol used in IP networks. OSPF routers exchange information on a link using packets that follow a well-defined format. The format of OSPF packets is not flexible enough to enable applications to exchange arbitrary data, which may be necessary in certain situations. This memo describes a vendor-specific, backward-compatible technique to perform link-local signaling, i.e., exchange arbitrary data on a link. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

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

What “Experimental” means

Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 5613
Other RFCs from 2007

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