RFC 5342 · BEST CURRENT PRACTICE · 2008

IANA Considerations and IETF Protocol Usage for IEEE 802 Parameters

Overview

RFC 5342, “IANA Considerations and IETF Protocol Usage for IEEE 802 Parameters”, is a Best Current Practice document published in September 2008 by D. Eastlake 3rd. It updates RFC 2153. It has been obsoleted by RFC 7042 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

Some IETF protocols make use of Ethernet frame formats and IEEE 802 parameters. This document discusses some use of such parameters in IETF protocols and specifies IANA considerations for allocation of code points under the IANA OUI (Organizationally Unique Identifier). This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.

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What “Best Current Practice” means

Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.

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Obsoleted by
RFC 7042
This RFC updates
RFC 2153
Other RFCs from 2008

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