RFC 997 · UNKNOWN · 1987

Internet numbers

Overview

RFC 997, “Internet numbers”, is an Unknown document published in March 1987 by J.K. Reynolds, J. Postel. It updates RFC 990. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1020, RFC 1117 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo is an official status report on the network numbers used in the Internet community. As of 1-Mar-87 the Network Information Center (NIC) at SRI International has assumed responsibility for assignment of Network Numbers and Autonomous System Numbers. This RFC documents the current assignments of these numbers at the time of this transfer of responsibility. Obsoletes RFC-990, 960, 943, 923 and 900.

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What “Unknown” means

The standards-track status of this early RFC was never formally classified.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 1020 RFC 1117
This RFC updates
RFC 990
Other RFCs from 1987

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