RFC 893 · UNKNOWN · 1984
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Trailer encapsulations
Overview
RFC 893, “Trailer encapsulations”, is an Unknown document published in April 1984 by S. Leffler, M.J. Karels. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC discusses the motivation for use of "trailer encapsulations" on local-area networks and describes the implementation of such an encapsulation on various media. This document is for information only. This is NOT an official protocol for the ARPA Internet community.
What “Unknown” means
The standards-track status of this early RFC was never formally classified.
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- RFC 897 Domain name system implementation schedule
- RFC 888 "STUB" Exterior Gateway Protocol
- RFC 898 Gateway special interest group meeting notes
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