802.6

802.6 definition - telecom
The IEEE standard for metropolitan area network (MAN) access method and Physical Layer specifications. Distributed Queue Dual Bus (DQDB) is defined here. Switched Multimegabit Data Service (SMDS) was derived from 802.6. This standard has been withdrawn. See also IEEE, DQDB, MAN, Physical Layer, and SMDS.

Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary Copyright © 2008 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
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