Processing an Incoming MAC Frame

• Reads Next two Octets

  • If Length field (values <= 1500), sets aside room in RAM for data field
  • If TPID, handles TCI information, then goes on and reads Length Field
  • Note: reads next two octets; Not “the length field”

• Places Data Field in RAM

• Discards PAD if Present

  • Note: sender adds the PAD, not the receiver

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