Ethernet type/len field

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From: Dave Rand
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 1989 00:47

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Is there a list of the contents of the type/length field in an
Ethernet packet? I know:
0060	Loopback
0200	Echo
0400	PUP (Xerox)
0800	DARPA IP
0806	ARP
8035	RARP

I am seeing many, many "other" types, though, like 9001-900a, 8001,
and so on. Can someone shed some light?

Thanks in advance!


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Dave Rand
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Subject: Ethernet type/len field
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