The document provides an overview of the Generic Framing Procedure (GFP) networking standard. It describes GFP's frame format and two modes: framed and transparent. Framed GFP maps each client frame into a GFP frame, while transparent GFP allows mapping multiple client data streams. Applications discussed include packet routing over SONET/SDH links using GFP, resilient packet rings using a ring header, and extending LANs/SANs over WANs using transparent encapsulation.