To Provide Extended frames

• Allow Ethernet_II frame data fields to exceed 1500 bytes.

  • Extended Ethernet_II frames are supported

• Define an Ethertype for 802.3, 0x8870, “typing” 802.3 frames that have data fields greater than 1500 bytes, encapsulated (exclusive of DA, SA ,and Len fields) within Ethernet_II frames.

  • Extended 802.3 frames are supported

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