RFC 2923 (rfc2923) - Page 2 of 15
TCP Problems with Path MTU Discovery
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RFC 2923 TCP Problems with Path MTU Discovery September 2000
Classification
One or more problem categories for which the problem is
classified: "congestion control", "performance", "reliability",
"non-interoperation -- connectivity failure".
Description
A definition of the problem, succinct but including necessary
background material.
Significance
A brief summary of the sorts of environments for which the problem
is significant.
Implications
Why the problem is viewed as a problem.
Relevant RFCs
The RFCs defining the TCP specification with which the problem
conflicts. These RFCs often qualify behavior using terms such as
MUST, SHOULD, MAY, and others written capitalized. See RFC 2119
for the exact interpretation of these terms.
Trace file demonstrating the problem
One or more ASCII trace files demonstrating the problem, if
applicable.
Trace file demonstrating correct behavior
One or more examples of how correct behavior appears in a trace,
if applicable.
References
References that further discuss the problem.
How to detect
How to test an implementation to see if it exhibits the problem.
This discussion may include difficulties and subtleties associated
with causing the problem to manifest itself, and with interpreting
traces to detect the presence of the problem (if applicable).
How to fix
For known causes of the problem, how to correct the
implementation.
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