RFC 948 · UNKNOWN · 1985
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Two methods for the transmission of IP datagrams over IEEE 802.3 networks
Overview
RFC 948, “Two methods for the transmission of IP datagrams over IEEE 802.3 networks”, is an Unknown document published in June 1985 by I. Winston. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1042 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC describes two methods of encapsulating Internet Protocol (IP) datagrams on an IEEE 802.3 network. 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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Relationships to other RFCs
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- RFC 951 Bootstrap Protocol
- RFC 944 Official ARPA-Internet protocols
- RFC 952 DoD Internet host table specification