- Quote: "Ethernet is a family of wired computer networking technologies commonly used in local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN) and wide area networks (WAN)."
A widely adopted networking standard that uses a bus topology and supports data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps.
Ethernet bus topology: This is the physical layout of the Ethernet network with all connected devices being connected to a central cable that is shared by all.
Collision detection: This is the process by which Ethernet network devices detect when there is a collision between two or more data frames traveling in opposite directions on the Ethernet cable.
CSMA/CD: This stands for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection, which is the protocol used in Ethernet networks to manage collisions.
Ethernet frame formats: This refers to the structure of the data packets or frames that are transmitted across the Ethernet network.
Ethernet speeds: This refers to the speed at which data is transmitted across the Ethernet network. Ethernet speeds range from 10 megabits per second (Mbps) to 100 gigabits per second (Gbps).
Ethernet media types: This refers to the physical medium used to transmit data across the Ethernet network such as copper or fiber optic cable.
Ethernet cable types: This refers to the physical characteristics of Ethernet cables used for the network.
Ethernet switches: This refers to the devices used to connect multiple devices on an Ethernet network.
Ethernet hubs: This refers to the devices used to connect multiple devices on an Ethernet network that use a bus topology.
Ethernet routers: This refers to the devices that connect multiple Ethernet networks together.
Ethernet protocols: These are the rules that govern how data is transmitted across an Ethernet network.
Ethernet addressing: This refers to how devices on an Ethernet network are identified and addressed.
Ethernet troubleshooting: This refers to the process of identifying and fixing problems that occur on an Ethernet network.
10Base-T: The most widely used Ethernet standard, 10Base-T uses four pairs of twisted-pair cables and supports data transfer speeds of up to 10Mbps.
100Base-TX: Also known as Fast Ethernet, 100Base-TX uses two pairs of twisted-pair cables and supports data transfer speeds of up to 100Mbps.
Gigabit Ethernet: Also known as 1000Base-T, Gigabit Ethernet uses four pairs of twisted-pair cables and supports data transfer speeds of up to 1000Mbps.
10 Gigabit Ethernet: Also known as 10GBase-T, 10 Gigabit Ethernet uses four pairs of twisted-pair cables and supports data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps.
Token Ring: Token Ring is a type of Ethernet that uses a token-passing mechanism to control access to the network. It supports data transfer speeds of up to 16Mbps.
Ethernet over Coaxial Cable: Ethernet over Coaxial Cable (EoC) is a type of Ethernet that uses coaxial cables instead of twisted-pair cables. It supports data transfer speeds of up to 500Mbps.
Power over Ethernet: Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows Ethernet cables to also carry electrical power. It is used to power devices such as IP phones, cameras, and access points.
Fiber Distributed Data Interface: Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) is a type of Ethernet that uses fiber-optic cables to transmit data. It supports data transfer speeds of up to 100Mbps.
EtherNet/IP: EtherNet/IP is a protocol that enables communication between devices on Ethernet networks. It is used in industrial automation systems.
Ethernet over USB: Ethernet over USB (EoUSB) is a type of Ethernet that uses a USB connection instead of a dedicated Ethernet port. It is commonly used in mobile devices and other small computing devices.
- Quote: "It was commercially introduced in 1980 and first standardized in 1983 as IEEE 802.3."
- Quote: "Ethernet has since been refined to support higher bit rates, a greater number of nodes, and longer link distances."
- Quote: "Ethernet has largely replaced competing wired LAN technologies such as Token Ring, FDDI, and ARCNET."
- Quote: "The original 10BASE5 Ethernet uses a thick coaxial cable as a shared medium."
- Quote: "This was largely superseded by 10BASE2, which used a thinner and more flexible cable that was both cheaper and easier to use."
- Quote: "More modern Ethernet variants use twisted pair and fiber optic links in conjunction with switches."
- Quote: "Ethernet data transfer rates have been increased from the original 2.94 Mbit/s to the latest 400 Gbit/s, with rates up to 1.6 Tbit/s under development."
- Quote: "Per the OSI model, Ethernet provides services up to and including the data link layer."
- Quote: "Systems communicating over Ethernet divide a stream of data into shorter pieces called frames."
- Quote: "Each frame contains source and destination addresses and error-checking data."
- Quote: "Most often, higher-layer protocols trigger retransmission of lost frames."
- Quote: "The 48-bit MAC address was adopted by other IEEE 802 networking standards, including IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), as well as by FDDI."
- Quote: "Ethernet is widely used in homes and industry and interworks well with wireless Wi-Fi technologies."
- Quote: "The Internet Protocol is commonly carried over Ethernet."
- Quote: "It is considered one of the key technologies that make up the Internet."
- Quote: "Ethernet is commonly used in local area networks (LAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN), and wide area networks (WAN)."
- Quote: "A thinner and more flexible cable that was both cheaper and easier to use."
- Quote: "Each frame contains error-checking data so that damaged frames can be detected and discarded."
- Quote: "The Ethernet standards include several wiring and signaling variants of the OSI physical layer."