RFC 5202 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2008

Using the Encapsulating Security Payload Transport Format with the Host Identity Protocol

Overview

RFC 5202, “Using the Encapsulating Security Payload Transport Format with the Host Identity Protocol”, is an Experimental document published in April 2008 by P. Jokela, R. Moskowitz, P. Nikander. It has been obsoleted by RFC 7402 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo specifies an Encapsulated Security Payload (ESP) based mechanism for transmission of user data packets, to be used with the Host Identity Protocol (HIP). This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

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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 7402
Other RFCs from 2008

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