Distinguish between 802.3 standards and 802.11 standards.

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Anne Chavez

Computers & Technology

11 June, 01:35

Distinguish between 802.3 standards and 802.11 standards.

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Raven Moore · Answer 1

Following are differences between 802.3 and 802.11 standards:-

The 802.3 standards are for Ethernet standards while the 802.11 standards are for wireless LAN. Ether networks uses standards at data link layer and physical layer while Wireless LAN is implemented by a set of specification of physical layer and media access control. The products of 802.11 are certified by Wi-Fi logo if and only if when they are upto certain standards of interperability but it is less secured while 802.3 products are constantly improving and are highly secured.