IEEE Std 802.1Q-2005 (Incorporates IEEE Std 802.1Q1998, IEEE Std 802.1u-2001, IEEE Std 802.1v-2001, IEEE Standard for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks---Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Scope
This standard specifies how the MAC Service is supported by Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks, the principles of operation of those networks, and the operation of VLAN-aware Bridges, including management, protocols, and algorithms.