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Description / Abstract:
This standard contains descriptions of the IEEE 802® standards
published by the IEEE for frame-based data networks as well as a
reference model (RM) for protocol standards. The IEEE 802
architecture is defined, and a specification for the identification
of public, private, and standard protocols is included
Purpose
This standard serves as the foundation for the family of IEEE
802 standards published by IEEE for local area networks (LANs),
metropolitan area networks (MANs), personal area networks (PANs),
and regional area networks (RANs).