A Reverse Address Resolution Protocol
RFC 903, “A Reverse Address Resolution Protocol”, is an Internet Standard document published in June 1984 by R. Finlayson, T. Mann, J.C. Mogul, M. Theimer. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC suggests a method for workstations to dynamically find their protocol address (e.g., their Internet Address), when they know only their hardware address (e.g., their attached physical network address). This RFC specifies a proposed protocol for the ARPA Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
What “Internet Standard” means
A mature, widely-implemented specification that has completed the full IETF standards process — the highest maturity level on the standards track.
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