POSIX.1q

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POSIX.1q is the IEEE standard that defines Virtual LAN (VLAN) tagging for Ethernet networks, commonly known as IEEE 802.1Q.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf networking standard
adds 4-byte VLAN tag to Ethernet frames
alsoKnownAs IEEE 802.1Q NERFINISHED
appliesTo Ethernet networks NERFINISHED
category computer networking
data link layer protocols
compatibleWith Ethernet NERFINISHED
defines VLAN tagging
Virtual LAN tagging for Ethernet networks
native VLAN behavior on trunks
tagged and untagged frames
enables inter-switch VLAN communication
tagged VLANs
extends original Ethernet frame format
goal provide VLAN interoperability
support traffic separation without additional physical links
maintainedBy IEEE 802.1 Working Group NERFINISHED
operatesAt OSI Layer 2
partOf IEEE 802 family of networking standards NERFINISHED
relatedTo IEEE 802.1D NERFINISHED
IEEE 802.1p NERFINISHED
specifies VLAN identifier field
VLAN tag format
frame tagging method for VLANs
priority code point field
tag control information field
tag protocol identifier field
standardizes VLAN implementation across vendors
supports logical separation of broadcast domains
multiple VLANs on a single physical link
up to 4094 VLAN IDs
usedFor VLAN trunking
quality of service marking
traffic segregation
usedIn data center networks
enterprise networks
service provider networks
uses 0x8100 as tag protocol identifier
12-bit VLAN identifier
3-bit priority code point

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POSIX includes POSIX.1q