RFC 1861 (rfc1861) - Page 1 of 26
Simple Network Paging Protocol - Version 3 -Two-Way Enhanced
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Network Working Group A. Gwinn
Request for Comments: 1861 Southern Methodist University
Obsoletes: 1645 October 1995
Category: Informational
Simple Network Paging Protocol - Version 3 - Two-Way Enhanced
Status of this Memo
This memo provides information for the Internet community. This memo
does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of
this memo is unlimited.
Abstract
This RFC suggests a simple way for delivering wireless messages, both
one and two-way, to appropriate receiving devices. In its simplest
form, SNPP provides a simple way to implement a "shim" between the
Internet and a TAP/IXO paging terminal. In its level 3 form, it
provides an easy-to-use (and build) method for communicating and
receiving end-to-end acknowledgments and replies from two-way
messaging devices (such as ReFLEX units).
Gateways supporting this protocol, as well as SMTP, have been in use
for well over a year at several commercial paging companies, and
private businesses. Client software supporting this protocol has
become widespread, and is being integrated into many of the new
paging and messaging products being built. In addition to commercial
software, email filters and SNPP client software for Unix and Windows
(WikiPage) are available at no cost. Please contact the author for
more information.
Earlier versions of this specification were reviewed by IESG members
and the "822 Extensions" Working Group. They preferred an alternate
strategy, as discussed under "Relationship to Other IETF Work",
below.
1. Introduction
With all due apologies to the Glenayre engineers (who take offense at
the term "nerd") beepers are as much a part of computer nerdom as X-
terminals--perhaps, unfortunately, more. The intent of Simple Network
Paging Protocol is to provide a standard whereby pages can be
delivered to individual paging terminals. The most obvious benefit
is the elimination of the need for modems and phone lines to produce
alphanumeric pages, and the added ease of delivery of pages to
terminals in other cities or countries. The benefits of the Internet
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