Multi-Link Subnet Issues

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Publisher: IETF
Doc Type: Informational
Pages: 17
Abstract: There have been several proposals around the notion that a subnet may span multiple links connected by routers. This memo documents the issues and potential problems that have been raised with such an approach. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
Publication Date: 2007-06-01
Status Note: Informational
DOI: 10.17487/RFC4903
Link: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC4903
Author(s): Dave Thaler

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IETF RFC 5558 [Active*]
IETF RFC 5739 [Active*]
IETF RFC 5942 [Active*]
IETF RFC 6574 [Active*]
IETF RFC 7668 [Active*]
IETF RFC 8929 [Active*]