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technology and computing computer networkingWhat is the IEEE standard for LAN?
Correspondingly, what is meant by IEEE standards?
The Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineersStandards Association (IEEE-SA) is anorganizationwithin IEEE that develops globalstandards in a broadrange of industries, including: powerand energy, biomedical andhealth care, information technology androbotics, telecommunicationand home automation,
Accordingly, what is the purpose of the IEEE 802 committee?
The IEEE 802 LAN/MAN StandardsCommitteedevelops and maintains networking standards andrecommendedpractices for local, metropolitan, and other areanetworks, usingan open and accredited process, and advocates themon a globalbasis.
From Wikipedia: The number 802 was simply thenextfree number IEEE could assign,though“802” is sometimes associated with thedate thefirst meeting was held — February 1980. IEEE=Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and isaprofessional association chartered for the advancementoftechnology.