Relates to MAC Bridges. It defines the architecture and bridge operation of wired Ethernet.
802.1Q
Defines VLAN tagging and trunking. It allows multiple bridged networks to transparently share the same physical network link without leakage of information between networks.
802.1X
Provides an authentication mechanism to devices wishing to attach to a LAN or WLAN.
802.1AE
Specifies MAC Security (MACsec), providing encryption and integrity protection for data on Ethernet links.
802.1AX
Formerly known as 802.3ad, it defines Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for bundling several physical ports to form a single logical link.
802.1Qbb
Provides Priority-based Flow Control (PFC) for Ethernet, allowing for lossless Ethernet transport.
802.1Qaz
Defines Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS), which provides bandwidth management among different traffic types.
802.1Qau
Specifies Congestion Notification (QCN), which aims to mitigate congestion in Ethernet networks.
802.1AC
Refines the definition of VLAN tagging as specified in 802.1Q.
802.1Qca
Path Control and Reservation for Data Traffic, providing a way to manage traffic paths within a network.
802.1Qcj
Provides for Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) capabilities that are applicable in bridged and virtual bridged networks.
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