IEEE 802.1Qbz-2016

IEEE 802.1Qbz-2016 IEEE Standard for Local and metropolitan area networks--Bridges and Bridged Networks--Amendment 27: Enhancements to Bridging of IEEE 802.11 Media
Amendment by IEEE, 09/30/2016

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Scope

This standard specifies Media Access Control (MAC) Bridges that interconnect individual Local Area Networks (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

Amendment Standard - Active.Protocols, procedures, and managed objects to allow IEEE 802.11 media to provide internal connections within bridged networks, as well as access to bridged networks, are provided in this amendment.