RFC 5240 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2008
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Protocol Independent Multicast Bootstrap Router MIB
Overview
RFC 5240, “Protocol Independent Multicast Bootstrap Router MIB”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 2008 by B. Joshi, R. Bijlani. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a portion of the Management Information Base (MIB) for use with network management protocols in the Internet community. In particular, it describes managed objects used for managing the Bootstrap Router (BSR) mechanism for PIM (Protocol Independent Multicast). [STANDARDS-TRACK]
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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