Specifications

Ethernet Data Frames
4-12 Ethernet Data Frames
A broadcast address contains all “F” hexadecimal characters which is
equivalent to all bits being set to logic 1 in both the manufacturer ID and
sequential number area of the address (see Figure 4-6).
Figure 4-6. Ethernet Broadcast Address
In the following chapter we will look at how the packet is transmitted onto
the network and the rules that must be followed to ensure a successful
transmission.
FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF
Manufacturer ID Sequential Address
1913-10