IEEE 1904.2-2021
IEEE Standard for Control and Management of Virtual Links in Ethernet-based Subscriber Access Networks
standard by IEEE, 07/13/2021
Full Description
Scope
This standard describes control mechanisms and management methods necessary to enable creation and operation of virtual links in Ethernet-based subscriber access networks. The key characteristics of the Virtual Link Control (VLC) mechanisms are:- The ability to transit Layer 2 bridges in a single IEEE 802 Media Access Control (MAC) domain to allow remote device management;- Extensibility to accommodate new protocols and new types of devices;-The ability to simultaneously send messages to multiple VLC-aware stations using broadcast or multicast addressing.The standard describes the message format, as well as processing operations at the stations participating in the VLC protocol.
Abstract
New IEEE Standard - Active.Control mechanisms and management methods necessary to enable creation and operation of virtual links in Ethernet-based subscriber access networks are described. The key characteristics of the Virtual Link Control (VLC) mechanisms are:- The ability to transit Layer 2 bridges in a single IEEE 802 Media Access Control (MAC) domain to allow remote device management- Extensibility to accommodate new protocols and new types of devices- The ability to simultaneously send messages to multiple VLC-aware stations using broadcast or multicast addressingThe message format, as well as processing operations at the stations participating in the VLCprotocol, are described.