RFC 1188 (rfc1188) - Page 1 of 11
Proposed Standard for the Transmission of IP Datagrams over FDDI Networks
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Network Working Group D. Katz Request for Comments: 1188 Merit/NSFNET Obsoletes: RFC 1103 October 1990 A Proposed Standard for the Transmission of IP Datagrams over FDDI Networks Status of this Memo This memo defines a method of encapsulating the Internet Protocol (IP) datagrams and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) requests and replies on Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Networks. This RFC specifies a protocol on the IAB Standards Track for the Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. Please refer to the current edition of the "IAB Official Protocol Standards" for the standardization state and status of this protocol. This proposal is the product of the IP over FDDI Working Group of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). Comments on this memo should be submitted to the IETF IP over FDDI Working Group Chair. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Abstract This document specifies a method for the use of IP and ARP on FDDI networks. The encapsulation method used is described, as well as various media-specific issues. Acknowledgments This memo draws heavily in both concept and text from RFC 1042 [3], written by Jon Postel and Joyce K. Reynolds of USC/Information Sciences Institute. The author would also like to acknowledge the contributions of the IP Over FDDI Working Group of the IETF, members of ANSI ASC X3T9.5, and others in the FDDI community. Conventions The following language conventions are used in the items of specification in this document: "Must," "Shall," or "Mandatory"--the item is an absolute requirement of the specification. "Should" or "Recommended"--the item should generally be followed for all but exceptional circumstances. Katz
