RFC 5505 · INFORMATIONAL · 2009
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Principles of Internet Host Configuration
Overview
RFC 5505, “Principles of Internet Host Configuration”, is an Informational document published in May 2009 by B. Aboba, D. Thaler, L. Andersson, S. Cheshire. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes principles of Internet host configuration. It covers issues relating to configuration of Internet-layer parameters, as well as parameters affecting higher-layer protocols. 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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