RFC 5320 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2010

The Subnetwork Encapsulation and Adaptation Layer

Overview

RFC 5320, “The Subnetwork Encapsulation and Adaptation Layer”, is an Experimental document published in February 2010 by F. Templin. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

For the purpose of this document, subnetworks are defined as virtual topologies that span connected network regions bounded by encapsulating border nodes. These virtual topologies may span multiple IP and/or sub-IP layer forwarding hops, and can introduce failure modes due to packet duplication and/or links with diverse Maximum Transmission Units (MTUs). This document specifies a Subnetwork Encapsulation and Adaptation Layer (SEAL) that accommodates such virtual topologies over diverse underlying link technologies. This document defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community.

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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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