RFC 8900 · BEST CURRENT PRACTICE · 2020
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
IP Fragmentation Considered Fragile
Overview
RFC 8900, “IP Fragmentation Considered Fragile”, is a Best Current Practice document published in September 2020 by R. Bonica, F. Baker, G. Huston, R. Hinden, O. Troan, F. Gont. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes IP fragmentation and explains how it introduces fragility to Internet communication.
This document also proposes alternatives to IP fragmentation and provides recommendations for developers and network operators.
What “Best Current Practice” means
Documents the IETF community's recommended operational or procedural practice rather than a protocol specification.
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