Ethernet

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Ethernet is the most popular local area network (LAN) technology implemented worldwide. Ethernet was first developed in early 1970s. Basically, Ethernet includes a shared transmission medium such as a twisted pair cable or co-axial cable and a multi-port hub, bridge or switch. Computers, printers and workstations are connected to each other through the hub/switch/bridge using the cables in a star-like or a bus-like configuration. Ethernet originally supported a maximum theoretical data rate of 10 megabits per second (Mbps). Later, Fast Ethernet standards increased this maximum data rate to 100 Mbps. Today, Ethernet technology further extends peak performance up to 1Gbps and 10 Gbps.

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