All the 802.

11 specifications use the Ethernet protocol and Carrier Sense Multiple Access with
Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) for path sharing. The original modulation used in 802.11 was
phase-shift keying (PSK). However, other schemes, such as complementary code keying (CCK),
are used in some of the newer specifications. The newer modulation methods provide higher data
speed and reduced vulnerability to interference.

802 Overview Basics of physical and logical networking concepts.

LAN/MAN bridging and management. Covers management

and the lower sub-layers of OSI Layer 2, including MAC-
802.1 Bridging
based bridging (Media Access Control), virtual LANs and
port-based access control.

Commonly referred to as the LLC or Logical Link Control

802.2 Logical Link specification. The LLC is the top sub-layer in the data-link
layer, OSI Layer 2. Interfaces with the network Layer 3.

"Grandaddy" of the 802 specifications. Provides

asynchronous networking using "carrier sense, multiple
access with collision detect" (CSMA/CD) over coax,
802.3 Ethernet
twisted-pair copper, and fiber media. Current speeds range
from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Click for a list of the "hot" 802.3
technologies.

802.4 Token Bus Disbanded

The original token-passing standard for twisted-pair,

shielded copper cables. Supports copper and fiber cabling
802.5 Token Ring
from 4 Mbps to 100 Mbps. Often called "IBM Token-
Ring."

"Superseded **Revision of 802.1D-1990 edition (ISO/IEC

Distributed 10038). 802.1D incorporates P802.1p and P802.12e. It also
802.6 queue dual bus incorporates and supersedes published standards 802.1j and
(DQDB) 802.6k. Superseded by 802.1D-2004." (See IEEE status
page.)

Broadband LAN Withdrawn Standard. Withdrawn Date: Feb 07, 2003. No

802.7
Practices longer endorsed by the IEEE. (See IEEE status page.)

Fiber Optic Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by

802.8
Practices the IEEE. (See IEEE status page.)
 Integrated Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by
802.9
Services LAN the IEEE. (See IEEE status page.)

Interoperable Superseded **Contains: IEEE Std 802.10b-1992. (See

802.10
LAN security IEEE status page.)

Wireless LAN Media Access Control and Physical Layer

specification. 802.11a,b,g,etc. are amendments to the
802.11 Wi-Fi original 802.11 standard. Products that implement 802.11
standards must pass tests and are referred to as "Wi-Fi
certified."

Specifies a PHY that operates in the 5 GHz U-NII band in

the US - initially 5.15-5.35 AND 5.725-5.85 - since
expanded to additional frequencies
802.11a
Uses Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing
Enhanced data speed to 54 Mbps
Ratified after 802.11b

Enhancement to 802.11 that added higher data rate modes

to the DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) already
defined in the original 802.11 standard
Boosted data speed to 11 Mbps
802.11b
22 MHz Bandwidth yields 3 non-overlaping channels in the
frequency range of 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
Beacons at 1 Mbps, falls back to 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps from 11
Mbps max.

Enhancement to 802.11a and 802.11b that allows for global

802.11d roaming
Particulars can be set at Media Access Control (MAC) layer

Enhancement to 802.11 that includes quality of service

(QoS) features
802.11e
Facilitates prioritization of data, voice, and video
transmissions

Extends the maximum data rate of WLAN devices that

operate in the 2.4 GHz band, in a fashion that permits
802.11g interoperation with 802.11b devices
Uses OFDM Modulation (Orthogonal FDM)
Operates at up to 54 megabits per second (Mbps), with fall-
 back speeds that include the "b" speeds

Enhancement to 802.11a that resolves interference issues

802.11h Dynamic frequency selection (DFS)
Transmit power control (TPC)

Enhancement to 802.11 that offers additional security for

WLAN applications
802.11i Defines more robust encryption, authentication, and key
exchange, as well as options for key caching and pre-
authentication

Japanese regulatory extensions to 802.11a specification

802.11j
Frequency range 4.9 GHz to 5.0 GHz

Radio resource measurements for networks using 802.11

802.11k
family specifications

Maintenance of 802.11 family specifications

802.11m
Corrections and amendments to existing documentation

Higher-speed standards
Several competing and non-compatible technologies; often
called "pre-n"
802.11n Top speeds claimed of 108, 240, and 350+ MHz
Competing proposals come from the groups, EWC, TGn
Sync, and WWiSE and are all variations based on MIMO
(multiple input, multiple output)

802.11x Mis-used "generic" term for 802.11 family specifications

Increases Ethernet data rate to 100 Mbps by controlling

802.12 Demand Priority
media utilization.

802.13 Not used Not used

Withdrawn PAR. Standards project no longer endorsed by

802.14 Cable modems
the IEEE.

802.15 Wireless Communications specification that was approved in early

 Personal Area 2002 by the IEEE for wireless personal area networks
Networks (WPANs).

Short range (10m) wireless technology for cordless mouse,

802.15.1 Bluetooth
keyboard, and hands-free headset at 2.4 GHz.

802.15.3a UWB Short range, high-bandwidth "ultra wideband" link

802.15.4 ZigBee Short range wireless sensor networks

Extension of network coverage without increasing the

transmit power or the receiver sensitivity
802.15.5 Mesh Network
Enhanced reliability via route redundancy
Easier network configuration - Better device battery life

This family of standards covers Fixed and Mobile

Broadband Wireless Access methods used to create
Wireless Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMANs.)
802.16 Metropolitan Connects Base Stations to the Internet using OFDM in
Area Networks unlicensed (900 MHz, 2.4, 5.8 GHz) or licensed (700 MHz,
2.5 – 3.6 GHz) frequency bands. Products that implement
802.16 standards can undergo WiMAX certification testing.

Resilient Packet
802.17 IEEE working group description
Ring

Radio
802.18 Regulatory IEEE 802.18 standards committee
TAG

802.19 Coexistence IEEE 802.19 Coexistence Technical Advisory Group

Mobile
802.20 Broadband IEEE 802.20 mission and project scope
Wireless Access

Media
802.21 Independent IEEE 802.21 mission and project scope
Handoff
 Wireless
802.22 Regional Area IEEE 802.22 mission and project scope
Network