802.X Protocols

• 802 is the standard for LAN network formulated by IEEE


• It deals with local area networks and metropolitan area networks


• the services and protocols specified in IEEE 802 maps to the lower two layers of seven layer OSI,networking interface model


• In IEEE 802 divides the data link layer into two sublayer logical link control and media access control


• some 802 standard are 802.4 Token bus,802.5 Token Ring,802.11 Wireless LAN