RFC 919 · INTERNET STANDARD · 1984
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Broadcasting Internet Datagrams
Overview
RFC 919, “Broadcasting Internet Datagrams”, is an Internet Standard document published in October 1984 by J.C. Mogul. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC proposes simple rules for broadcasting Internet datagrams on local networks that support broadcast, for addressing broadcasts, and for how gateways should handle them. This RFC suggests 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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- RFC 916 Reliable Asynchronous Transfer Protocol
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- RFC 915 Network mail path service
- RFC 923 Assigned numbers