The short answer (below) found at: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/demos/ccna-demo/glossary/i.ht m There are much more detailed answers, depending on what you are trying to do, which might be more appropriate. Basically the 802.2 is what makes multi-protocol available on one interface by separating the Data-link layer into two separate sub-layers. Tim IEEE 802.2 IEEE LAN protocol that specifies an implementation of the LLC sublayer of the data link layer. IEEE 802.2 handles errors, framing, flow control, and the network layer (Layer 3) service interface. Used in IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.5 LANs. See also IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.5. -----Original Message----- From: Oscar Rau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Cisco GroupStudy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 9:08 AM Subject: 802.2 > >I know that 802.5 is Token Ring. What is 802.2? >Is it ethernet? > >-- > >Oscar Rau >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >___________________________________ >UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html >FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com >Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
