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How is Ethernet II different from Ethernet 802.3?
Suggested Answer: D
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36 comments · newest first
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Kenny
11 months ago
Nah, they're basically the same thing, right?
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Emeline
11 months ago
Ethernet II is definitely more flexible for networks.
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Pedro
11 months ago
Wait, are they really that different?
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Margo
11 months ago
Totally agree, that's a key difference!
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Nieves
12 months ago
Ethernet II uses a type indicator, while 802.3 uses length.
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Antonette
12 months ago
I recall that Ethernet II is more common in modern networks, but I can't remember the exact technical differences right now.
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Wynell
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused about the differences. I thought both protocols were pretty similar, but I guess they have different uses?
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Willodean
1 year ago
I think Ethernet II uses the 2 bytes for type, while 802.3 uses it for length. That sounds familiar from practice questions.
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Yesenia
1 year ago
I remember something about the type and length fields, but I'm not entirely sure which one goes with which Ethernet version.
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Jenelle
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll need to draw on my knowledge of Ethernet protocols and really think through the nuances between the two standards to select the best answer.
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Irving
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The main difference is in how the two bytes after the source MAC address are used - in Ethernet II it's a type indicator, while in 802.3 it's the frame length. I'm confident I can get this right.
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Lorenza
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. I'll need to re-read the options carefully to make sure I understand the key differences between these two Ethernet standards.
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Shawna
1 year ago
I think this question is testing our understanding of the differences between the Ethernet II and Ethernet 802.3 protocols. I'll need to carefully review the details of each to determine the correct answer.
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Devora
1 year ago
Looks like someone needs to brush up on their Ethernet trivia. Maybe they should try asking Siri for the answer next time.
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Casie
1 year ago
C) Ethernet II identifies its frame length while 802.3 indicates the payload type.
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Lorrine
1 year ago
B) Ethernet II identifies its payload type where as 802.3 indicates the frame length.
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Larae
1 year ago
A) Ethernet II can be used on broadcast networks where as 802.3 was designed for point-to-point networks.
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Jovita
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old Ethernet dilemma. I'm going with B, because I remember something about frame types and lengths. Or was it the other way around? *scratches head*
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Elmira
1 year ago
User 3: Yeah, B makes sense. Ethernet II indicates the frame length.
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Catina
1 year ago
User 2: I remember something about frame types and lengths too, so B sounds right.
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Alpha
1 year ago
User 1: I think B is correct, Ethernet II identifies its payload type.
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Lenna
1 year ago
D must be the answer. Ethernet II and 802.3 are just different names for the same protocol. Easy peasy, right? Wait, do I have that right?
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Mayra
1 year ago
D
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Latrice
1 year ago
No, that's not correct. Ethernet II can be used on broadcast networks while 802.3 was designed for point-to-point networks.
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Kris
1 year ago
A
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Desmond
2 years ago
Hmm, I think it's C. Ethernet II identifies the frame length and 802.3 indicates the payload type. Though I might be wrong, these Ethernet questions can be tricky.
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Katy
1 year ago
User2: I believe it's B. Ethernet II identifies its payload type while 802.3 indicates the frame length.
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Milly
1 year ago
User1: I think it's A. Ethernet II can be used on broadcast networks where as 802.3 was designed for point-to-point networks.
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Mike
2 years ago
I believe Ethernet 802.3 was designed for point-to-point networks.
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Lacresha
2 years ago
I'm pretty sure it's B, Ethernet II identifies the payload type while 802.3 indicates the frame length. Gotta love these networking questions!
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Nieves
1 year ago
Arlen: Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying!
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Rebecka
1 year ago
User 3: I agree with Rebecka, Ethernet II does indicate the payload type.
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Arlen
1 year ago
User 2: I'm not sure, I believe it's B, Ethernet II identifies its payload type.
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Jacquelyne
1 year ago
User 1: I think it's A, Ethernet II can be used on broadcast networks.
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Krissy
2 years ago
I agree with Annalee, Ethernet II is designed for broadcast networks.
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Annalee
2 years ago
I think Ethernet II can be used on broadcast networks.