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UDP Last modified: Friday, March 26, 2004
(1) Short for User Datagram Protocol. (2) Short for Usenet Death Penalty
RFC 768  Read the full text of RFC 768, which explains User Datagram Protocol. UDP Connectionless Transport A close look at how UDP works and what it does. User Datagram Protocol (UDP) RFC Request for Comments paper on the User Datagram Protocol (UDP).	Related Categories Internet Protocols Related Terms connectionless IP IPX RTP TCP/IP TFTP Shopping UDP Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Routers 136 Model Matches Networking Hubs and Switches 365 Model Matches Firewalls 113 Model Matches IP Phones 39 Model Matches Other Network Devices 109 Model Matches