This standard contains descriptions of the IEEE 802? standards published by the IEEE for frame-based data networks as well as a reference model (RM) for protocol standards. The IEEE 802 architecture is defined@ and a specification for the identification of public@ private@ and standard protocols is included. Purpose This standard serves as the foundation for the family of IEEE 802 standards published by IEEE for local area networks (LANs)@ metropolitan area networks (MANs)@ personal area networks (PANs)@ and regional area networks (RANs).