Dynamic Link Exchange Protocol
RFC 8175, “Dynamic Link Exchange Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 2017 by S. Ratliff, S. Jury, D. Satterwhite, R. Taylor, B. Berry. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
When routing devices rely on modems to effect communications over wireless links, they need timely and accurate knowledge of the characteristics of the link (speed, state, etc.) in order to make routing decisions. In mobile or other environments where these characteristics change frequently, manual configurations or the inference of state through routing or transport protocols does not allow the router to make the best decisions. This document introduces a new protocol called the Dynamic Link Exchange Protocol (DLEP), which provides a bidirectional, event-driven communication channel between the router and the modem to facilitate communication of changing link characteristics.
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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