RFC 6737 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2012
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
The Diameter Capabilities Update Application
Overview
RFC 6737, “The Diameter Capabilities Update Application”, is a Proposed Standard document published in October 2012 by K. Jiao, G. Zorn. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a new Diameter application and associated Command Codes. The Capabilities Update application is intended to allow the dynamic update of certain Diameter peer capabilities while the peer-to-peer connection is in the open state. [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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