What is IEEE 802 1Q-2005?

What is IEEE 802 1Q-2005?

IEEE 802.1Q-2005 – IEEE Standard for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks—Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks This standard specifies how the MAC Service is supported by Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks, the principles of operation of those networks, and the operation of VLAN-aware Bridges, including management, protocols, and algorithms.

What is Dot1q (IEEE 802)?

The IEEE 802.1Q networking standard lays down the specifications for VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks or Virtual LANs) on an IEEE 802.3 Ethernet network. The standard is generally referred as Dot1Q. VLANs are a logical group of computers that appear to be on the same LAN irrespective of the configuration of the underlying physical network.

What is IEEE Std 802-2001?

IEEE Std 802-2001, IEEE Standards for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks: Overview and Architecture, provides an overview to the family of IEEE 802 Standards.

Should IEEE 802 1D be merged into this article?

It has been suggested that IEEE 802.1D be merged into this article. ( Discuss) Proposed since December 2021. IEEE 802.1Q, often referred to as Dot1q, is the networking standard that supports virtual LANs (VLANs) on an IEEE 802.3 Ethernet network.