What does "802" mean in IEEE standards?

[Newbieee]

Hi.

Do you guys know what does the number "802" mean in names of IEEE standards??? Does it mean anything?

 

[Atheus]

802.x define networking standards.

 

[JackMDS]

Might be that it means, if you use this you can start working at 8am and you are done by 2pm, while the others stay until 5. :beer:

On a more serious note.

IEEE 802 Committee

In February of 1980 the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) formed a committee to establish standards for local area network communication. The committee's identifying number reflects the year and month that it was created, "80" - "2". A number of separate committees have been formed, each responsible for developing standards in different areas of technology. Of particular interest are the 802.11 committee (with a number of separate working groups) for wireless standards, the 802.1 committee for device interaction and security, and the 802.3 committee for Ethernet networking.

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[Newbieee]

Thanks JackMDS for your help.

I really appreciate it.