RFC 896 · HISTORIC · 1984
MON · 27 JUL 2026
Congestion Control in IP/TCP Internetworks
Overview
RFC 896, “Congestion Control in IP/TCP Internetworks”, is a Historic document published in January 1984 by J. Nagle. It has been obsoleted by RFC 7805 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo discusses some aspects of congestion control in IP/TCP Internetworks. It is intended to stimulate thought and further discussion of this topic. While some specific suggestions are made for improved congestion control implementation, this memo does not specify any standards.
What “Historic” means
A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.
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Relationships to other RFCs
Other RFCs from 1984
- RFC 895 Standard for the transmission of IP datagrams over experimental Ethernet networks
- RFC 897 Domain name system implementation schedule
- RFC 894 A Standard for the Transmission of IP Datagrams over Ethernet Networks
- RFC 898 Gateway special interest group meeting notes
- RFC 893 Trailer encapsulations
- RFC 899 Request For Comments summary notes: 800-899
- RFC 900 Assigned Numbers
- RFC 901 Official ARPA-Internet protocols