IEEE 802.3 (EN)

IEEE 802.3 Architecture

IEEE 802.3 is a set of standards that define the physical layer and the MAC layer of Ethernet networks. The standard specifications include various transmission rates, cable types, and connection technologies. In particular, the extensions IEEE 802.3af/at/bt specify Power-over-Ethernet technology with various power classes. These standards ensure interoperability between devices from different manufacturers.

Topologie

flowchart TD     A[Endgerät] --> B[Switch]     B --> C[Router]     C --> D[Internet]     B --> E[Server]     B --> F[Access Point]     F --> G[WLAN-Gerät] 

Im Kontext

• Wird typischerweise zusammen mit TCP/IP-Protokollsuite verwendet
• Verwandt zu: IEEE 802.11 (WLAN), IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN)
• Beispiel-Einsatz: Unternehmensnetzwerke, Heimnetzwerke, IoT-Infrastrukturen