TCP over Second (2.5G) and Third (3G) Generation Wireless Networks

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Publisher: IETF
Doc Type: Best Practice
Pages: 26
Abstract: This document describes a profile for optimizing TCP to adapt so that it handles paths including second (2.5G) and third (3G) generation wireless networks. It describes the relevant characteristics of 2.5G and 3G networks, and specific features of example deployments of such networks. It then recommends TCP algorithm choices for nodes known to be starting or ending on such paths, and it also discusses open issues. The configuration options recommended in this document are commonly found in modern TCP stacks, and are widely available standards-track mechanisms that the community considers safe for use on the general Internet. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
Publication Date: 2003-02-01
Status Note: Best Current Practice
DOI: 10.17487/RFC3481
Link: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC3481
Author(s): Hiroshi Inamura
Gabriel Montenegro
Ludwig Reiner
Andrei Gurtov
Farid Khafizov

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IETF RFC 793 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 1122 [Active*]
IETF RFC 1191 [Active*]
IETF RFC 1323 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 1435 [Active*]
IETF RFC 1981 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 2018 [Active*]
IETF RFC 2460 [Superseded*]
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IETF RFC 2581 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 2582 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 2988 [Superseded*]
IETF RFC 3042 [Active*]
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IETF RFC 3316 [Superseded*]