Associations to the word «Ethernet»

Wiktionary

ETHERNET, noun. (always in the singular) A set of network cabling and network access (CSMA/CD) protocol standards for bus topology computer networks invented by Xerox but now controlled by the 802.3 subcommittee of the IEEE.
ETHERNET, noun. (countable) A computer network which complies with such set of standards.
ETHERNET, noun. Alternative letter-case form of Ethernet

Dictionary definition

ETHERNET, noun. A type of network technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second.

Wise words

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