TCP Usage Guidance in the Internet of Things
RFC 9006, “TCP Usage Guidance in the Internet of Things”, is an Informational document published in March 2021 by C. Gomez, J. Crowcroft, M. Scharf. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document provides guidance on how to implement and use the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) in Constrained-Node Networks (CNNs), which are a characteristic of the Internet of Things (IoT). Such environments require a lightweight TCP implementation and may not make use of optional functionality. This document explains a number of known and deployed techniques to simplify a TCP stack as well as corresponding trade-offs. The objective is to help embedded developers with decisions on which TCP features to use.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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