Description
High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC)
Complete Definition
Bit-oriented synchronous data link layer protocol developed by ISO. Derived from SDLC, HDLC specifies a data encapsulation method on synchronous serial links using frame characters and checksums.
Wikipedia Definition
Standards/RFCs:
- ISO 3309 — Frame Structure
- ISO 4335 — Elements of Procedure
- ISO 6159 — Unbalanced Classes of Procedure
- ISO 6256 — Balanced Classes of Procedure
- RFC 1662 - PPP in HDLC-like Framing
