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802.11
The IEEE standard that specifies a carrier sense Media Access Control and physical layer specifications for 1- and 2-Mbps WLANs.
802.11a
The IEEE standard operating in the 5-GHz license-free frequency band, providing data rates up to 54 Mbps.
802.11b
The IEEE standard for the physical layer for 2.4-GHz DSSS WLANs with data rates up to 11 Mbps.
802.11d
The IEEE standard enabling WLAN client devices to determine what regulatory domain the AP is located in and to automatically change parameters to the associated regulatory domain requirements.
802.11e
The IEEE proposed standard for link-layer quality of service for 802.11 networks.
802.11f
The IEEE proposed standard protocol for AP-to-AP roaming.
802.11g
The IEEE standard operating in the 2.4-GHz license-free frequency band, providing data rates over 20 Mbps.
802.11h
The IEEE standard for controlling transmitter power and providing dynamic selection of frequency (channels) to avoid interference to and from radar and navigational systems.
802.11i
The IEEE standard for link-layer security for 802.11 networks.
802.1Q
Specification for tagging packets with VLAN.
802.1x
The IEEE standard for port-based network access control capability. Uses the EAP framework for authentication of users using a variety of methods.
802.3
The IEEE standard for wired Ethernet topologies. This specification encompasses Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet today.
802.3af
The IEEE standard for supplying power over the Ethernet cable.
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