IEEE 802.1D MAC bridging standard
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The IEEE 802.1D MAC bridging standard is a networking specification that defines how Ethernet bridges and switches forward frames and prevent loops in local area networks, including the original Spanning Tree Protocol.
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Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
IEEE 802.1 standard
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MAC bridging standard → networking standard → |
| appliesTo |
Ethernet LANs
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bridged LANs → learning bridges → local area networks → transparent bridges → |
| category |
data link layer standard
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| defines |
Ethernet bridging
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MAC bridging → Spanning Tree Protocol → bridge learning and filtering rules → bridge management objects → bridge port roles and states → bridge port states blocking listening learning forwarding disabled → bridge timers hello time max age forward delay → frame forwarding behavior for bridges → |
| fullName |
IEEE 802.1D MAC Bridges
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| goal |
loop-free topology in bridged networks
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reliable frame forwarding in LANs → |
| includes |
MAC service definition for bridges
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original Spanning Tree Protocol → |
| OSIlayer |
Layer 2
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| partOf |
IEEE 802 family of standards
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| publishedBy |
IEEE
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers → |
| relatedTo |
IEEE 802.1Q
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IEEE 802.1s → IEEE 802.1w → |
| replacedBy |
IEEE 802.1Q (bridging provisions)
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| scope |
transparent MAC bridges for IEEE 802 LANs
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| specifies |
BPDU formats
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algorithms to prevent loops in bridged LANs → bridge aging timers → bridge configuration messages → bridge forwarding database behavior → bridge operation in shared-media LANs → bridge operation in switched LANs → bridge priority and path cost parameters → bridge protocol data units → |
| standardizedBy |
IEEE 802.1 Working Group
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| uses |
bridge identifiers
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path cost metrics → port identifiers → root bridge election → |
Referenced by (15)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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IEEE 802.1D
("IEEE 802.1w")
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IEEE 802.1D ("IEEE 802.1s") → IEEE 802.1Q series ("IEEE 802.1D") → IEEE 802.1Qed ("IEEE 802.1D") → |
relatedTo |
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IEEE 802.1Qci
("IEEE 802.1 bridge architecture")
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IEEE 802.1Qes ("Ethernet bridging") → IEEE 802.1Qfn ("IEEE 802 bridging architecture") → |
basedOn |
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IEEE 802.1Qek
("Ethernet bridging")
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appliesTo |
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IEEE 802.1D
("Spanning Tree Protocol")
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defines |
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IEEE Standards Association
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develops |
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IEEE 802.1Qfs
("Ethernet bridging")
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domain |
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IEEE 802.1D
("IEEE 802.1D MAC Bridges")
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fullName |
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IEEE 802.1 standards family
("IEEE 802.1D")
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includes |
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IEEE 802.1Qeg
("IEEE 802.1D")
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relatedStandard |
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IEEE 802.1 Working Group
("IEEE 802.1D")
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responsibleFor |