Full Description
Scope
This standard specifies Media Access Control (MAC) Bridges that interconnect individual Local AreaNetworks (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
- Superseded.This standard specifies how the MAC Service is supported by Virtual Bridged Local AreaNetworks, the principles of operation of those networks, and the operation of VLAN-aware Bridges,including management, protocols, and algorithms. It Incorporates: IEEE Std 802.1Q¿¿¿-2011, IEEE Std 802.1Qbe¿¿¿-2011, IEEE Std 802.1Qbc¿¿¿-2011,IEEE Std 802.1Qbb¿¿¿-2011, IEEE Std 802.1Qaz¿¿¿-2011, IEEE Std 802.1Qbf¿¿¿-2011,IEEE Std 802.1Qbg¿¿¿-2012, IEEE Std 802.1aq¿¿¿-2012, and IEEE Std 802.1Q¿¿¿-2011/Cor 2-2012)