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Accessing MIBs and RFCs
This appendix describes how to access Digital’s private Management Information
Base (MIB) and Request For Comments (RFCs).
Public MIBs can be accessed over the Internet network using any of the following
methods:
• Electronic mail
• ftpmail
• Anonymous ftp
• Diskette (for some Digital products)
You can use these methods to access up-to-date MIBs, as described in the following
sections.
Using Electronic Mail
The DDN Network Information Center (NIC) of SRI International provides automated
access to NIC documents and information through electronic mail. This is especially
useful for people who do not have access to the NIC from a direct Internet link, such
as BITNET, CSNET, or UUCP sites.
To use the mail service, follow these instructions:
1. Send a mail message to [e-mail].