Evolution of the IP Model

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Publisher: IETF
Doc Type: Informational
Pages: 25
Abstract: This RFC attempts to document various aspects of the IP service model and how it has evolved over time. In particular, it attempts to document the properties of the IP layer as they are seen by upper- layer protocols and applications, especially properties that were (and, at times, still are) incorrectly perceived to exist as well as properties that would cause problems if changed. The discussion of these properties is organized around evaluating a set of claims, or misconceptions. Finally, this document provides some guidance to protocol designers and implementers. This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is published for informational purposes.
Publication Date: 2011-05-01
Status Note: Informational
DOI: 10.17487/RFC6250
Link: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC6250
Author(s): Dave Thaler
Keyword(s): IP, IPv4, IPv6

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