802.1Q

802.1Q is a networking standard that defines virtual LANs (VLANs) on an Ethernet network [1]. VLANs are logical networks that share a single physical connection using 802.1Q tagged frames. This standard allows for the segmentation and isolation of network traffic, improving network performance and security.

Key features and concepts of 802.1Q include:

  1. VLAN Tagging: 802.1Q adds a 32-bit field between the source MAC address and the EtherType fields of an Ethernet frame. This field contains information about VLAN membership and user priority [1].

  2. Frame Format: Under 802.1Q, the maximum frame size is extended from 1,518 bytes to 1,522 bytes. The frame includes a Tag Protocol Identifier (TPID), Tag Control Information (TCI), and a VLAN identifier (VID) [2].

  • TPID: A 16-bit field set to 0x8100 to identify the frame as an IEEE 802.1Q-tagged frame.
  • TCI: A 16-bit field containing sub-fields such as Priority Code Point (PCP), Drop Eligible Indicator (DEI), and VLAN Identifier (VID).
  1. VLAN Membership: When a frame enters the VLAN-aware portion of the network, a VLAN tag is added to represent the VLAN membership. Each frame is distinguishable as belonging to a specific VLAN [2].

  2. Double Tagging: IEEE 802.1ad introduced the concept of double tagging, which allows for the use of VLANs internally while carrying traffic from clients that is already VLAN tagged. This is useful for Internet service providers (ISPs) [2].

  3. Quality of Service (QoS): 802.1Q includes provisions for a prioritization scheme known as IEEE 802.1p. This allows for the prioritization of different classes of traffic based on the Priority Code Point (PCP) value [2].

  4. Multiple VLAN Registration Protocol (MVRP): MVRP is an application of the Multiple Registration Protocol defined in 802.1Q. It allows bridges to negotiate the set of VLANs to be used over a specific link [2].

Overall, 802.1Q provides a standardized method for implementing VLANs on Ethernet networks, enabling efficient network segmentation and traffic management.


Learn more:

  1. 802.1Q Encapsulation - Allied Telesis
  2. IEEE 802.1Q - Wikipedia
  3. 802.1Q Encapsulation Explained
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