RFC 4903 · INFORMATIONAL · 2007
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Multi-Link Subnet Issues
Overview
RFC 4903, “Multi-Link Subnet Issues”, is an Informational document published in June 2007 by D. Thaler. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
There have been several proposals around the notion that a subnet may span multiple links connected by routers. This memo documents the issues and potential problems that have been raised with such an approach. 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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