assigned numbers

assigned numbers

(standard)The RFC STD 2 documenting the currentlyassigned values from several series of numbers used in networkprotocol implementations. This RFC is updated periodicallyand, in any case, current information can be obtained from theInternet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). If you aredeveloping a protocol or application that will require the useof a link, socket, port, protocol, etc., you shouldcontact the IANA to receive a number assignment.