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 "Grandaddy" of the 802 specifications. 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. Click for
a list of the "hot" 802.3 technologies.

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802.6 Distributed "Superseded **Revision of 802.1D-1990 edition (ISO/IEC

queue dual bus 10038). 802.1D incorporates P802.1p and P802.12e. It also
(DQDB) incorporates and supersedes published standards 802.1j and
802.6k. Superseded by 802.1D-2004." (See IEEE status page.)

802.7 Broadband LAN Withdrawn Standard. Withdrawn Date: Feb 07, 2003. No longer
Practices endorsed by the IEEE. (See IEEE status page.)

802.8 Fiber Optic Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by the
Practices IEEE. (See IEEE status page.)

802.9 Integrated Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by the

Services LAN IEEE. (See IEEE status page.)

802.10 Interoperable Superseded **Contains: IEEE Std 802.10b-1992. (See IEEE status
LAN security page.)

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-overlaping 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
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)

802.11x Mis-used "generic" term for 802.11 family specifications

802.12 Demand Priority Increases Ethernet data rate to 100 Mbps by controlling media
utilization.

802.13 Not used Not used

802.14 Cable modems Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by the
IEEE.

802.15 Wireless Communications specification that was approved in early 2002

Personal Area by the IEEE for wireless personal area networks (WPANs).
Networks

802.15.1 Bluetooth Short range (10m) wireless technology for cordless mouse,
keyboard, and hands-free headset at 2.4 GHz.

802.15.3a UWB Short range, high-bandwidth "ultra wideband" link

802.15.4 ZigBee Short range wireless sensor networks

802.15.5 Mesh Network Extension of network coverage without increasing the transmit
power or the receiver sensitivity
Enhanced reliability via route redundancy
Easier network configuration - Better device battery life

802.16 Wireless This family of standards covers Fixed and Mobile Broadband
Metropolitan Wireless Access methods used to create Wireless Metropolitan
Area Networks Area Networks (WMANs.) Connects Base Stations to the
Internet using OFDM in unlicensed (900 MHz, 2.4, 5.8 GHz) or
licensed (700 MHz, 2.5 – 3.6 GHz) frequency bands. Products
that implement 802.16 standards can
undergo WiMAX certification testing.

802.17 Resilient Packet IEEE working group description

Ring

802.18 Radio IEEE 802.18 standards committee

Regulatory TAG
802.19 Coexistence IEEE 802.19 Coexistence Technical Advisory Group

802.20 Mobile IEEE 802.20 mission and project scope

Broadband
Wireless Access

802.21 Media IEEE 802.21 mission and project scope

Independent
Handoff

802.22 Wireless IEEE 802.22 mission and project scope

Regional Area
Network