Ethernet
V 4.0
9.1.1 | Who originally published the Ethernet standard and when was that? | | Who and when published LAN standards? | | What is the number for the Ethernet LAN standard? | | What layers of the OSI model do Ethernet standards operate at? | 9.1.2 | What does Ethernet Layer 1 involve? | | What are the Ethernet Layer 2 functions that overcome the limitations of Ethernet Layer 1? | 9.1.3 | What are the two sublayers of the Data Link Layer? | | What are the 4 functions of the LLC? | | What type of environment is LLC implemented in? | 9.1.4 | Where is the MAC sublayer implemented? | | What are the 2 primary functions of the MAC sublayer? | | What are the 3 primary functions of data encapsulation? | | What are the two main functions of the media access control? | | What is the underlying topology of Ethernet? | | What is the media access control method for Ethernet? | 9.1.5 | What are the four factors that have made Ethernet a success? | | What part of the Ethernet standard remains consistent across all of its physical implementations? | 9.2.1 | What was the historic network that Ethernet was based on called? | 9.2.1.2 | Describe the method of transmission on a hub? | 9.2.2 | What is legacy Ethernet? | | What is the current standard for Ethernet? | | What is full duplex? | | What is the difference when forwarding a frame from a switch vs. hub? | 9.2.3 | What two new uses are requiring the move to Gigabit Ethernet? | 9.2.3.2 | Define a MAN? | 9.3.1 | What is the most significant difference between the IEEE 802.3 (original) and the revised IEEE 802.3? | | What were the minimum and maximum sizes of Ethernet frames originally? | | What is the new maximum size for a frame? | | What happens if the size of a transmitted frame is less than the minimum or greater than the maximum? | 9.3.1.2 | What are the six portions of an Ethernet frame discussed? |