Internet subnets
RFC 917, “Internet subnets”, is an Unknown document published in October 1984 by J.C. Mogul. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo discusses subnets and proposes procedures for the use of subnets, including approaches to solving the problems that arise, particularly that of routing. A subnet of an Internet network is a logically visible sub-section of a single Internet network. For administrative or technical reasons, many organizations have chosen to divide one Internet network into several subnets, instead of acquiring a set of Internet network numbers. This RFC suggests a proposed protocol for the ARPA-Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
What “Unknown” means
The standards-track status of this early RFC was never formally classified.
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