IETF RFC 3031
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IETF RFC 3031 is the foundational standards document that specifies the architecture and key mechanisms of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) in IP networks.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| IETF RFC 3031 canonical | 1 |
| IETF RFC 3031bis (work in progress, not yet an RFC as of 2024) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7427830 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: IETF RFC 3031 Context triple: [MPLS, definedIn, IETF RFC 3031]
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A.
RFC 3651
RFC 3651 is an IETF document that specifies the technical architecture and operational framework of the Handle System for assigning and resolving persistent digital identifiers.
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B.
RFC 3530
RFC 3530 is the IETF specification that defines version 4 of the Network File System (NFSv4) protocol for file sharing over networks.
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C.
RFC 3710
RFC 3710 is an IETF document that defines the purpose, structure, and procedures of the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) within the Internet standards process.
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D.
RFC 3410
RFC 3410 is an informational RFC that provides an overview, framework, and goals for the Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 (SNMPv3) and its related specifications.
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E.
RFC 3207
RFC 3207 is the Internet standard that specifies the STARTTLS extension for upgrading plain text email connections to use TLS encryption in SMTP.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: IETF RFC 3031 Target entity description: IETF RFC 3031 is the foundational standards document that specifies the architecture and key mechanisms of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) in IP networks.
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A.
RFC 3651
RFC 3651 is an IETF document that specifies the technical architecture and operational framework of the Handle System for assigning and resolving persistent digital identifiers.
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B.
RFC 3530
RFC 3530 is the IETF specification that defines version 4 of the Network File System (NFSv4) protocol for file sharing over networks.
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C.
RFC 3710
RFC 3710 is an IETF document that defines the purpose, structure, and procedures of the Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) within the Internet standards process.
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D.
RFC 3410
RFC 3410 is an informational RFC that provides an overview, framework, and goals for the Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 (SNMPv3) and its related specifications.
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E.
RFC 3207
RFC 3207 is the Internet standard that specifies the STARTTLS extension for upgrading plain text email connections to use TLS encryption in SMTP.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
IETF Request for Comments
ⓘ
Internet standard ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
IP networks
ⓘ
multiprotocol networks ⓘ |
| area | Routing Area ⓘ |
| category | Standards Track ⓘ |
| defines |
Forwarding Equivalence Class
ⓘ
Label Edge Router ⓘ Label Switched Path ⓘ
linked to:
MPLS
Label Switching Router ⓘ MPLS forwarding model ⓘ MPLS label ⓘ MPLS label stack ⓘ MPLS shim header usage ⓘ Multiprotocol Label Switching architecture ⓘ
linked to:
MPLS
conservative label retention ⓘ downstream unsolicited label distribution ⓘ downstream-on-demand label distribution ⓘ independent control ⓘ label distribution control modes ⓘ label merging ⓘ label swapping ⓘ liberal label retention ⓘ ordered control ⓘ penultimate hop popping ⓘ |
| foundationFor |
MPLS VPNs
ⓘ
linked to:
MPLS
MPLS traffic engineering ⓘ MPLS-based QoS mechanisms ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| obsoletedBy |
IETF RFC 3031bis (work in progress, not yet an RFC as of 2024)
ⓘ
linked to:
IETF RFC 3031
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| publishedBy |
IETF
ⓘ
linked to:
Internet Engineering Task Force
Internet Engineering Task Force ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
IETF RFC 3032
ⓘ
linked to:
RFC 3492
IETF RFC 3036 ⓘ IETF RFC 3209 ⓘ |
| specifies |
MPLS data plane behavior
ⓘ
MPLS forwarding between Label Switching Routers ⓘ constraints on label distribution protocols ⓘ encapsulation of MPLS labels with network layer packets ⓘ interaction of MPLS with conventional IP routing ⓘ requirements for MPLS-capable routers ⓘ support for multiple network layer protocols over MPLS ⓘ use of label stacks for hierarchical routing ⓘ |
| standardizes | core MPLS architectural concepts ⓘ |
| status | Proposed Standard ⓘ |
| stream |
IETF
ⓘ
linked to:
Internet Engineering Task Force
|
| subject |
Multiprotocol Label Switching
ⓘ
linked to:
MPLS
packet switching ⓘ routing architecture ⓘ |
| title |
Multiprotocol Label Switching Architecture
ⓘ
linked to:
MPLS
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| workingGroup |
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Working Group
ⓘ
linked to:
MPLS
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: IETF RFC 3031 Description of subject: IETF RFC 3031 is the foundational standards document that specifies the architecture and key mechanisms of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) in IP networks.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: IETF RFC 3031