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RFC 7126: BCP 186: Recommendations on Filtering of IPv4 Packets Containing IPv4 Options
Best Current Practice
- F. Gont
- R. Atkinson
- C. Pignataro
- February 2014
- IETF publication
- Operations and Management Area
Abstract
This document provides advice on the filtering of IPv4 packets based on the IPv4 options they contain. Additionally, it discusses the operational and interoperability implications of dropping packets based on the IP options they contain.
Abstract
This document provides advice on the filtering of IPv4 packets based on the IPv4 options they contain. Additionally, it discusses the operational and interoperability implications of dropping packets based on the IP options they contain.