RFC 1053 (rfc1053) - Page 1 of 21

Telnet X

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Network Working Group                                            S. Levy
Request for Comments: 1053                                   T. Jacobson
                                          Minnesota Supercomputer Center
                                                              April 1988


                         Telnet X.3 PAD Option


Status of this Memo

   This RFC proposes a new option to Telnet for the Internet community,
   and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
   Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

1.  Command name and code

   X.3-PAD                30

2.  Command meanings

   IAC  DO     X.3-PAD

      The issuing telnet requests that its peer perform X.3-PAD
      functions, or accepts an offer to do so.

   IAC  DON'T  X.3-PAD

      The issuing telnet demands that its peer not perform or cease
      performing X.3-PAD functions.

   IAC  WILL   X.3-PAD

      The issuing telnet offers to perform X.3-PAD functions or confirms
      that it will do so.

   IAC  WON'T  X.3-PAD

      The issuing telnet refuses to perform X.3-PAD functions or
      indicates that it is ceasing to handle them.

   Typically a server (host) telnet will use DO and DON'T, while a
   client (user) telnet will use WILL and WON'T.  For convenience, in
   the rest of this RFC 'host' and 'user' telnets refer to those saying
   'DO X.3-PAD' or 'WILL X.3-PAD' respectively.

   Both telnet peers may use this option without confusion, as all
   messages unambiguously identify whether they come from the host



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