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Scope

This standard specifies Media Access Control (MAC) Bridges that interconnect individual Local Area Networks (LANs), each supporting the IEEE 802 MAC service using a different or identical media access control method, to provide Bridged Local Area Networks and Virtual LANs (VLANs).

Purpose

MAC Bridges, as specified by this standard, allow the compatible interconnection of information technology equipment attached to separate individual LANs.

Abstract

Amendment Standard - Active.Protocols, procedures, and managed objects to allow IEEE 802.11 media to provide internal connections within bridged networks, as well as access to bridged networks, are provided in this amendment.

Product Details

Published: 09/30/2016 ISBN(s): 9781504423915, 9781504422611 Number of Pages: 23 Product Code(s): STDPD21076, STDPL21076