Requirements for Internet gateways - draft
RFC 985, “Requirements for Internet gateways - draft”, is an Unknown document published in May 1986 by National Science Foundation, Network Technical Advisory Group. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1009 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC summarizes the requirements for gateways to be used on networks supporting the DARPA Internet protocols. While it applies specifically to National Science Foundation research programs, the requirements are stated in a general context and are believed applicable throughout the Internet community. The purpose of this document is to present guidance for vendors offering products that might be used or adapted for use in an Internet application. It enumerates the protocols required and gives references to RFCs and other documents describing the current specification.
What “Unknown” means
The standards-track status of this early RFC was never formally classified.
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