File formats:

Status:

BEST CURRENT PRACTICE

Authors:

R. Bonica
F. Baker
G. Huston
R. Hinden
O. Troan
F. Gont

Stream:

IETF

Source:

intarea (int)

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Abstract

This document describes IP fragmentation and explains how it introduces fragility to Internet communication.

This document also proposes alternatives to IP fragmentation and provides recommendations for developers and network operators.

For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.