RFC - 1093

The NSFNET Routing Architecture

Original:	ftp://ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/rfc1093.txt
Authors:	H.W. Braun [Merit]
Date:	February 1989
Category:	Informational

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Referred by:	12 RFC
Refers to:	3 RFC

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Status

This document describes the routing architecture for the NSFNET centered around the new NSFNET Backbone, with specific emphasis on the interface between the backbone and its attached networks. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.

Abstract

This document describes the routing architecture for the NSFNET centered around the new NSFNET Backbone, with specific emphasis on the interface between the backbone and its attached networks. It reflects and augments thoughts described in [1], discussions during the Internet Engineering Task Force meeting at the San Diego Supercomputing Center in March 1988, discussions on mailing lists, especially on a backbone/regional network working group mailing list, and a final discussion held at the IBM T.J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown, NY, on the 21st of March 1988. The Yorktown meeting was attended by Hans-Werner Braun (Merit), Scott Brim (Cornell University), Mark Fedor (NYSERNet), Jeff Honig (Cornell University), and Jacob Rekhter (IBM). Thanks also to: Milo Medin (NASA), John Moy (Proteon) and Greg Satz (Cisco) for discussing this document by email and/or phone.

Understanding of [1] is highly recommended prior to reading this document.

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