A designation number, such as FDDI 802.3, is sometimes used to refer to a network standard in articles and advertisements.

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FDDI and 802.3 refer to different network standards; FDDI stands for Fiber Distributed Data Interface, a standard for transmitting data on optical fiber cables, while 802.3 is a part of the IEEE 802 standards for networks that defines Ethernet, primarily for wired LAN technology. They are not combined as a single designation number.

A Designation Number, Such as FDDI 802