Local and metropolitan area networks - Supplements to Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) access method and physical layer specifications - Media Access Control (MAC) parameters, physical layer, medium attachment units, and re
Defines the functional, electrical, and mechanical characteristics of the Medium Attachment Unit (MAU) and one specific medium for use with local area networks. The purpose of the MAU is to provide a simple, inexpensive, and flexible means of attaching devices to the local area network medium.