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What is the Layer 2 encapsulation for Ethernet?

The correct answer is A. 802.1q. 802.1q is the IEEE standard for VLAN tagging encapsulation on Ethernet frames, widely used as the Layer 2 encapsulation method for VLANs in Ethernet networks.

Submitted by ricky.ec· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

Question

What is the Layer 2 encapsulation for Ethernet?

Options

  • A802.1q
  • BARPA
  • CSSL
  • DRTP

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    93% (27)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

802.1q is the IEEE standard for VLAN tagging encapsulation on Ethernet frames, widely used as the Layer 2 encapsulation method for VLANs in Ethernet networks.

Topics

#Ethernet encapsulation#Layer 2#802.1Q

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