RFC 893 · UNKNOWN · 1984 TUE · 15 SEP 2026

Trailer encapsulations

By S. Leffler, M.J. Karels · Published April 1984 · DOI 10.17487/RFC0893

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.

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