RFC 858 · INTERNET STANDARD · 1983
MON · 15 JUN 2026
Telnet Suppress Go Ahead Option
Overview
RFC 858, “Telnet Suppress Go Ahead Option”, is an Internet Standard document published in May 1983 by J. Postel, J. Reynolds. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This Telnet Option disables the exchange of go-ahead signals between the Telnet modules. This RFC specifies a standard for the ARPA Internet community. Hosts on the ARPA Internet are expected to adopt and implement this standard. Obsoletes NIC 15392.
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