jkrey@ISI.EDU (Joyce K. Reynolds) (04/18/91)
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RFC 1220:
Title: Point-to-Point Protocol Extensions for Bridging
Author: F. Baker, Editor
Mailbox: fbaker@ACC.COM
Pages: 18
Characters: 38,165
Obsoletes/Updates: none
pathname: RFC:RFC1220.TXT
This document defines an extension of the Internet Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP) described in RFC 1171, targeting the use of
Point-to-Point lines for Remote Bridging. It is a product of the
Point-to-Point Protocol Extensions Working Group of the Internet
Engineering Task Force (IETF).
This RFC specifies a Proposed Standard Protocol 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.
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Joyce K. Reynolds
USC/Information Sciences Institute