RFC 1993 (rfc1993) - Page 1 of 6
PPP Gandalf FZA Compression Protocol
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Network Working Group A. Barbir
Request for Comments: 1993 Gandalf
Category: Informational D. Carr
Newbridge
W. Simpson
DayDreamer
August 1996
PPP Gandalf FZA Compression Protocol
Status of this Memo
This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does
not specify an Internet standard. Distribution of this memo is
unlimited.
Abstract
The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) [1] provides a standard method for
transporting multi-protocol datagrams over point-to-point links.
The PPP Compression Control Protocol [2] provides a method to
negotiate and utilize compression protocols over PPP encapsulated
links.
This document describes the use of the Gandalf FZA data compression
algorithm [3] for compressing PPP encapsulated packets.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................... 1
1.1 Licensing ....................................... 1
2. FZA Packets ........................................... 2
2.1 Packet Format ................................... 3
3. Configuration Option Format ........................... 4
SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS ...................................... 4
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............................................. 5
REFERENCES ................................................... 5
CONTACTS ..................................................... 5
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RFC 1993 Gandalf FZA August 1996
1. Introduction
FZA is a high performance LZ [4] derivative that maximizes
compression at the expense of memory and CPU. Compression
performance can be adjusted based on CPU and memory available.
Multiple PPP packets can be combined in a single compressed frame, or
a single PPP packet can be spread across multiple frames.
1.1. Licensing
Source and object licenses are available on a non-discriminatory
basis for either a royalty or fixed price arrangement. Patent
indemnity is included with the license.
Barbir, Carr & Simpson
