RFC 7242 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2014
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Delay-Tolerant Networking TCP Convergence-Layer Protocol
Overview
RFC 7242, “Delay-Tolerant Networking TCP Convergence-Layer Protocol”, is an Experimental document published in June 2014 by M. Demmer, J. Ott, S. Perreault. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the protocol for the TCP-based convergence layer for Delay-Tolerant Networking (DTN). It is the product of the IRTF's DTN Research Group (DTNRG).
What “Experimental” means
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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