RFC 1326

Mutual Encapsulation Considered Dangerous, May 1992

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Status:
INFORMATIONAL
Author:
P. Tsuchiya
Stream:
[Legacy]

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC1326

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Abstract

This memo describes a packet explosion problem that can occur with mutual encapsulation of protocols (A encapsulates B and B encapsulates A). This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard.


For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.




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