802

Overview

Basics of physical and logical networking concepts.

802.1

Bridging

LAN/MAN bridging and management. Covers management and the lower sub-layers of OSI Layer 2, including MAC-based bridging (Media Access Control), virtual LANs and port-based access control.

802.2

Logical Link

Commonly referred to as the LLC or Logical Link Control specification. The LLC is the top sub-layer in the data-link layer, OSI Layer 2. Interfaces with the network Layer 3.

802.3

Ethernet

Provides asynchronous networking using "carrier sense, multiple access with collision detect" (CSMA/CD) over coax, twisted-pair copper, and fiber media. Current speeds range from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps.

802.4

Token Bus

Disbanded

802.5

Token Ring

The original token-passing standard for twisted-pair, shielded copper cables. Supports copper and fiber cabling from 4 Mbps to 100 Mbps. Often called "IBM Token-Ring."

802.6

Distributed queue dual bus (DQDB)

"Superseded **Revision of 802.1D-1990 edition (ISO/IEC 10038). 802.1D incorporates P802.1p and P802.12e. It also incorporates and supersedes published standards 802.1j and 802.6k. Superseded by 802.1D-2004."

802.7

Broadband LAN Practices

Withdrawn Standard. Withdrawn Date: Feb 07, 2003. No longer endorsed by the IEEE

802.8

Fiber Optic Practices

Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by the IEEE. 

802.9

Integrated Services LAN

Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by the IEEE.

802.10

Interoperable LAN security

Superseded **Contains: IEEE Std 802.10b-1992...)

802.11

Wi-Fi

Wireless LAN Media Access Control and Physical Layer specification. 802.11a, b, g, etc. are amendments to the original 802.11 standard. Products that implement 802.11 standards must pass tests and are referred to as "Wi-Fi certified."

802.11a

• Specifies a PHY that operates in the 5 GHz U-NII band in the US - initially 5.15-5.35 AND 5.725-5.85 - since expanded to additional frequencies
• Uses Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing
• Enhanced data speed to 54 Mbps
• Ratified after 802.11b

802.11b

• Enhancement to 802.11 that added higher data rate modes to the DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) already defined in the original 802.11 standard
• Boosted data speed to 11 Mbps
• 22 MHz Bandwidth yields 3 non-overlapping channels in the frequency range of 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
• Beacons at 1 Mbps, falls back to 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps from 11 Mbps max.

802.11d

• Enhancement to 802.11a and 802.11b that allows for global roaming
• Particulars can be set at Media Access Control (MAC) layer

802.11e

• Enhancement to 802.11 that includes quality of service (QoS) features
• Facilitates prioritization of data, voice, and video transmissions

802.11g

• Extends the maximum data rate of WLAN devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz band, in a fashion that permits interoperation with 802.11b devices
• Uses OFDM Modulation (Orthogonal FDM)
• Operates at up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps), with fall-back speeds that include the "b" speeds

802.11h

• Enhancement to 802.11a that resolves interference issues
• Dynamic frequency selection (DFS)
• Transmit power control (TPC)

802.11i

• Enhancement to 802.11 that offers additional security for WLAN applications
• Defines more robust encryption, authentication, and key exchange, as well as options for key caching and pre-authentication

802.11j

• Japanese regulatory extensions to 802.11a specification
• Frequency range 4.9 GHz to 5.0 GHz

802.11k

• Radio resource measurements for networks using 802.11 family specifications

802.11m

• Maintenance of 802.11 family specifications
• Corrections and amendments to existing documentation

802.11n

• Higher-speed standards -- under development
• Several competing and non-compatible technologies; often called "pre-n"
• Top speeds claimed of 108, 240, and 350+ MHz
• Competing proposals come from the groups, EWC, TGn Sync, and WWiSE and are all variations based on MIMO (multiple input, multiple output)