IEEE 802 Standards Standard No.Standard TitIeDescriptionTechnicaI Specifications EEE 802.1Bridging (networking) and Network Management is a working group of the EEE 802 project of the EEE Standards Association. 802 LAN/MAN architecture, internetworking among 802 LANs, MANs and other wide area networks, 802 Link Security, protocol layers above the MAC & LLC layers. EEE 802.2Logical link control is the EEE 802 standard defining Logical Link Control (LLC), which is the upper portion of the data link layer of the OS Model. The LLC sublayer presents a uniform interface to the user of the data link service, usually the network layer. EEE 802.2, 1998 (SO/EC 8802-2:1998), EEE Standard for nformation technology--Telecommunications and information exchange between systems--Local and metropolitan area networks--Specific requirements--Part 2: Logical Link Control IEEE 802.3Etherneta working group and a collection of EEE standards produced by the working group defining the physical layer and data link layer's media access control (MAC) of wired Ethernet. 10 Mbps - 10Base-T Ethernet (EEE 802.3) 100 Mbps - Fast Ethernet (EEE 802.3u) 1000 Mbps - Gigabit Ethernet (EEE 802.3z) 10-Gigabit - 10 Gbps Ethernet (EEE 802.3ae).IEEE 802.4(Withdrawn) Token busa network implementing the token ring protocol over a "virtual ring" on a coaxial cable. A token is passed around the network nodes and only the node possessing the token may EEE 802.4h-1997, EEE Standard for Token Passing Bus Access Method and Physical layer Specifications--Alternative Use of BNC Connectors and transmit. f a node doesn't have anything to send, the token is passed on to the next node on the virtual ring. Manchester-Encoded Signaling Methods for Single-Channel Bus Physical Layer Entities IEEE 802.5Defines the MAC layer for a 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 "BM Token-Ring." EEE 802.5, 1998 Edition (SO/EC 8802-5:1998) EEE Standard for nformation technology--Telecommunications and information exchange between systems--Local and metropolitan area networks--Specific requirements--Part 5: Token Ring Access Method and Physical Layer Specification IEEE 802.6(Withdrawn Metropolitan Area Networks is a standard governed by the ANS for Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN). t is an improvement of an older standard (also created by ANS) which used the Fiber distributed data interface (FDD) network structure. The FDD-based standard failed due to its expensive implementation and lack of compatibility with current LAN standards. EEE 802.6, 1994 Edition (SO/EC 8802-6:1994), nformation technology--Telecommunications and information exchange between systems--Local and metropolitan area networks--Specific Requirements--Part 6: Distributed Queue Dual Bus (DQDB) Access method and physical layer specifications IEEE Broadband LAN a sub-standard of the EEE EEE 802.7-1989 (R1997), EEE 802.7(Withdrawnusing Coaxial Cable802 which covers broadband local area networks. The working group did issue a recommendation in1989, but is currently inactive and in hibernation. Recommended Practices for Broadband Local Area Networks IEEE 802.8(Withdrawn) Fiber Optic TAG The iber Optic TechnicaI Advisory Group was to create a LAN standard for fiber optic media used in token passing computer networkslike FDD. This was part of the EEE 802 group of standards. Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by the EEE. IEEE 802.9(Withdrawn) ntegrated Services LAN developed standards for integrated voice and data access over existing Category 3 twisted-pair network cable installations. ts major standard was usually known as isoEthernet. There was some vendor support for isoEthernet, but it lost in the marketplace due to the rapid adoption of Fast Ethernet and the working group was disbanded. Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by the EEE. IEEE 802.10(Withdrawn) nteroperable LAN Security refers to a family of EEE standards dealing with local area networks and metropolitan area networks. EEE 802.10-1998, EEE Standard for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks: nteroperable LAN/MAN Security (SLS) EEE 802.10a-1999, Supplement to 802.10-1998, Standard for nteroperable LAN/MAN Security (SLS) - Security Architecture Framework IEEE 802.11 a/b/d/e/g/h/i/k/m/n Wireless LAN (WLAN) & Mesh (Wi-Fi certification) a set of standards for implementing wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands. These standards provide the basis for wireless network products using the Wi-Fi brand name. Enhanced data speed to 54 Mbps(802.11a) Beacons at 1 Mbps, falls back to 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps from 11 Mbps max(802.11b) Enhancement to 802.11a and 802.11b that allows for global roaming(802.11d) Enhancement to 802.11 that includes quality of service (QoS) features(802.11e) IEEE 802.12 demand priority ncreases Ethernet data rate to 100 Mbps by controlling media utilization. Standard for nformation technology - Telecommunications and information exchange between systems - Local and metropolitan area network - Specific requirements. IEEE 802.13 Not used (officially) - - IEEE 802.14(Withdrawn) Cable modems Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by the EEE. Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by the EEE. IEEE 802.15 Wireless PAN(Personal Area Networks) A working group of the nstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (EEE) EEE 802 standards committee which specifies wireless personal area network (PAN ) standards. t includes seven task groups. Recommended Practice for Telecommunications and nformation exchange between systems Local and metropolitan area networks Specific Requirements. IEEE 802.15.1 Bluetooth certification hort range (10m) wireless technology for cordless mouse, keyboard, and hands-free headset at 2.4 GHz. Local and metropolitan area networks--Specific requirements Part 15.1: Wireless Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications for Wireless Personal Area Networks. IEEE 802.15.2 EEE 802.15 and EEE 802.11 coexistence Addresses the coexistence of wireless personal area networks (WPAN) with other wireless devices operating in unlicensed frequency bands such as wireless local area networks (WLAN). The EEE 802.15.2-2003 standard was published in 2003 and task group two went into "hibernation"

Coexistence of Wireless Personal Area Networks with Other Wireless Devices Operating in Unlicensed Frequency Band IEEE 802.15.3 High-Rate WPAN certification Short range, high-bandwidth "ultra wideband" link Wireless Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications for High Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN) IEEE 802.15.4 Low-rate WPAN certification Short range wireless sensor networks Specific requirements Part 15.4: Wireless Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications for Low Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (LR-WPANs). IEEE 802.15.5 Mesh networking for

provides the architectural provides the architectural framework WPANframework enabling WPAN devices to promote interoperable, stable, and scalable wireless mesh networking. This standard is composed of two parts: low-rate WPAN mesh and high-rate WPAN mesh networks enabling WPAN devices to promote interoperable, stable, and scalable wireless mesh networking. This standard is composed of two parts: low-rate WPAN mesh and high-rate WPAN mesh networks. IEEE 802.16 Broadband Wireless Access (WiMAX certification) a series of Wireless Broadband standards authored by the nstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (EEE). The EEE Standards Board in established a working group in 1999 to develop standards for broadband Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks. Connects Base Stations to the nternet using OFDM in unlicensed (900 MHz, 2.4, 5.8 GHz) or licensed (700 MHz, 2.5 3.6 GHz) frequency bands. IEEE 802.16e Local Multipoint Distribution Service uses Scalable OFDMA to carry data, supporting channel bandwidths of between 1.25 MHz and 20 MHz, with up to 2048 sub-carriers. t supports adaptive modulation and coding, so that in conditions of good signal, a highly efficient 64 QAM coding scheme is used, whereas when the signal is poorer, a more robust BPSK coding mechanism is used. n intermediate conditions, 16 QAM and QPSK can also be employed. IEEE 802.16.1 Local Multipoint Distribution Service led the development of EEE Standard 802.16 ("Air nterface for Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Systems" for 10-66 GHz). Air nterface for Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Systems IEEE 802.17 Resilient packet ring a standard designed for the optimized transport of data traffic over optical fiber ring networks. t is designed to provide the resilience found in SONET/SDH networks (50 ms protection) but, instead of setting up circuit oriented connections, provides a packet based transmission, in order to increase the efficiency of Ethernet and P services. This is primarily used to support nternet access traffic. Gigabit Ethernet PHYs:1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX 10G LAN PHYs: 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-ER, 10GBASE-LX4 10G WAN PHYs: 10GBASE-SW, 10GBASE-LW, 10GBASE-EW IEEE 802.18 Radio Regulatory TAG The Radio Regulatory Technical Advisory Group ("RR-TAG"), is a working group of EEE 802, the LAN/MAN Standards Committee (LMCS). The working group currently has 6 projects on standards for radio-based systems: supports the work of the EEE 802 LMSC and the EEE 802 wireless Working Groups - EEE 802.11 (WLAN), EEE 802.15 (WPAN), EEE 802.16 (WMAN), EEE 802.20 (Wireless Mobility), EEE 802.21 (Handoff/nteroperability Between Networks), and EEE 802.22 (WRAN) - by actively monitoring and participating in radio regulatory matters worldwide as an advocate for EEE 802. IEEE 802.19 Coexistence TAG the Wireless Coexistence Technical Advisory Group (TAG) within the EEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee. The TAG deals with coexistence between unlicensed wireless networks. Many of the EEE 802 wireless standards use unlicensed spectrum and hence need to address the issue of coexistence. coexistence assurance (CA) documents produced by working groups developing new wireless standards for unlicensed devices. IEEE 802.20 Mobile Broadband Wireless Access MobiIe Broadband WireIess Access (MBWA) was a specification by the standard association of the nstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (EEE) for mobile wireless nternet access networks. The main standard was published in 2008. EEE 802.20 was specified according to a layered architecture, which is consistent with other EEE 802computer network specifications. The scope of the working group consisted of the physical layer (PHY), medium access control (MAC), andlogical link control (LLC) layers. The air interface operated in bands below 3.5 GHz and with a peak data rate of over 80 Mbit/s. IEEE 802.21 Media ndependent Handoff The standard supports algorithms enabling seamless handover between networks of the same type as well as handover between different network types also called Media independent handover (MH) or vertical handover. Allow roaming between 802.11 networks and 3G cellular networks. Allow users to engage in ad hoc teleconferencing. Apply to both wired and wireless networks. IEEE 802.22 Wireless Regional Area Network A standard for Wireless Regional Area Network (WRAN) using white spaces in the TV frequency spectrum. A standard being developed to enhance harmful interference protection for low power licensed devices operating in TV Broadcast Bands. To operate in the TV broadcast bands while assuring that no harmful interference is caused to the incumbent operation, i.e., digital TV and analog TV broadcasting, and low power licensed devices such as wireless microphones. IEEE 802.23 Emergency Services Working Group http://www.certpedia.com/?p=71687 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EEE_802 http://www.inetdaemon.com/tutorials/networking/lan/802/index.shtml