IEEE 802x Protocols

Last Updated on Tue, 03 Oct 2023 | Distance Vector

The IEEE has defined various standards that relate to the 802.x protocols family, such as the descriptions for Ethernet in 80.2.3. Table 2.4 shows the IEEE standards for 802.x protocol standards, where x represents a standard.

Memorize the most common 802.x protocol standards, such as Ethernet 802.3. You need to be able to identify which protocol standard is relevant to Ethernet or Token Ring in today's networks.

Each IEEE standard has limitations, such as cable length and transmission speed. Chapter 4 covers 802.3 and 802.5 in detail. The "Need To Know More?" section at the end of this chapter suggests resources you can use to find more details on the 802.x family.

You are now ready to test the network theory knowledge you have been introduced to in this chapter by using the following practice questions. The practice questions are based on the material covered in this chapter

Table 2.4 IEEE 802.x protocol standards.

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Readers' Questions

  • Fabiola
    What does the ieee 802.3 family of standards define?
    10 months ago
    • IEEE 802.3 is a family of standards that define the physical layer and data link layer of Ethernet technology. Specifically, the standards define the physical and data link layers of Local Area Networks (LANs) and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs). These standards include specifications for physical media, cabling, and signaling, as well as data link protocols such as Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD). They also define such features as auto-negotiation, link aggregation, and flow control.
    • adelgrim
      What is IEEE 802.x standards?
      1 year ago
      • IEEE 802.x standards are a family of IEEE standards dealing with local area networks (LANs) and metropolitan area networks (MANs). These standards cover the physical and data link layer of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, establishing the media access control (MAC) and logical link control (LLC) layers. They are commonly used in the implementation of wired LANs and Wi-Fi wireless networks.

      Protocol

      Description

      802.1

      Internetworking

      802.2

      Logical Link Control

      802.3

      CSMA/CD Access Method (Ethernet)

      802.4

      Token Ring Bus Access Method

      802.5

      Token Ring LAN

      802.6

      Metropolitan Area Networks

      802.7

      Broadband LANs

      802.8

      Fiber-Optic LANs

      802.9

      Integrated Voice and Data LANs

      802.10

      LAN/MAN security

      802.11

      Wireless MAC and PHY specifications

      802.12

      Demand Priority Access Method (100VG-AnyLAN)

      802.14

      Cable TV Access Method and Physical Layer Specification

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