Computer Studies Made Simple : Computer Network Standards

Network Standards:

These refer to the rules and regulations that reflect the technical and physical specifications about a computer network.

Types of Network Standards:

There are two main types of network standards:

1.De Facto

2.De Jure

1.De facto:

These standards have developed over course of time with historical developments and are based on research and experience.

These are mostly used by organizations.

2.De Jure:

These standards have been devised by governing bodies in networks.

These are a set of protocols devised by major organizations.

Some of organizations that design these regulations are as follows:

IEEE : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IEA : The Electronic Industries Association

ANSI : American National Standard Institute