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Network, Networking
Technology, Data Communication Terms, Glossary and Dictionary
RIF: Routing Information Field
Routing Information Field (RIF) is a field in the IEEE 802.5 (Token Ring) header that is used by a source-route bridge to determine through which Token Ring network segment a packet must transit. A RIF is made up of ring and bridge numbers as well as other information.
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RIF: Routing Information Field
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