SMC Networks SMC7816M, SMC7816VSW Glossary-3

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Generic Multicast Registration Protocol (GMRP)
GMRP allows network devices to register end stations with multicast
groups. GMRP requires that any participating network devices or end
stations comply with the IEEE 802.1p standard.
Group Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP)
See Generic Attribute Registration Protocol.
IEEE 802.1D
Specifies a general method for the operation of MAC bridges, including
the Spanning Tree Protocol.
IEEE 802.1Q
VLAN Tagging—Defines Ethernet frame tags which carry VLAN
information. It allows switches to assign endstations to different virtual
LANs, and defines a standard way for VLANs to communicate across
switched networks.
IEEE 802.1p
An IEEE standard for providing quality of service (QoS) in Ethernet
networks. The standard uses packet tags that define up to eight traffic
classes and allows switches to transmit packets based on the tag ged priority
value.
IEEE 802.1s
An IEEE standard for the Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) which
provides independent spanning trees for VLAN groups.
IEEE 802.1X
Port Authentication controls access to the switch ports by requiring users
to first enter a user ID and password for authentication.