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Ethernet Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Ethernet
<networking> A local area network first described by Metcalfe & Boggs of Xerox PARC in 1976. Specified by DEC, Intel and XEROX (DIX) as IEEE 802.3 and now recognised as the industry standard.
Data is broken into packets and each one is transmitted using the CSMA/CD algorithm until it arrives at the destination without colliding with any other packet. The first contention slot after a transmission is reserved for an acknowledge packet. A node is either transmitting or receiving at any instant. The bandwidth is about 10 Mbit/s. Disk-Ethernet-Disk transfer rate with TCP/IP is typically 30 kilobyte per second.
Version 2 specifies that collision detect of the transceiver must be activated during the inter-packet gap and that when transmission finishes, the differential transmit lines are driven to 0V (half step). It also specifies some network management functions such as reporting collisions, retries and deferrals.
Ethernet cables are classified as "XbaseY", e.g. 10base5, where X is the data rate in Mbps, "base" means "baseband" (as opposed to radio frequency) and Y is the category of cabling. The original cable was 10base5 ("full spec"), others are 10base2 ("thinnet") and 10baseT ("twisted pair") which is now (1998) very common. 100baseT ("Fast Ethernet") is also increasingly common.
Usenet newsgroup: news:comp.dcom.lans.ethernet.
http://wwwhost.ots.utexas.edu/ethernet/ethernet-home.html.
(1997-04-16)
<networking> A local area network first described by Metcalfe & Boggs of Xerox PARC in 1976. Specified by DEC, Intel and XEROX (DIX) as IEEE 802.3 and now recognised as the industry standard.
Data is broken into packets and each one is transmitted using the CSMA/CD algorithm until it arrives at the destination without colliding with any other packet. The first contention slot after a transmission is reserved for an acknowledge packet. A node is either transmitting or receiving at any instant. The bandwidth is about 10 Mbit/s. Disk-Ethernet-Disk transfer rate with TCP/IP is typically 30 kilobyte per second.
Version 2 specifies that collision detect of the transceiver must be activated during the inter-packet gap and that when transmission finishes, the differential transmit lines are driven to 0V (half step). It also specifies some network management functions such as reporting collisions, retries and deferrals.
Ethernet cables are classified as "XbaseY", e.g. 10base5, where X is the data rate in Mbps, "base" means "baseband" (as opposed to radio frequency) and Y is the category of cabling. The original cable was 10base5 ("full spec"), others are 10base2 ("thinnet") and 10baseT ("twisted pair") which is now (1998) very common. 100baseT ("Fast Ethernet") is also increasingly common.
Usenet newsgroup: news:comp.dcom.lans.ethernet.
http://wwwhost.ots.utexas.edu/ethernet/ethernet-home.html.
(1997-04-16)
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Ethernet
The most common sort of network used in corporations. Its top speed is 10 million bits/second. Because it works like a party line, if too many people try to send messages at once, the network slows dramatically.
The most common sort of network used in corporations. Its top speed is 10 million bits/second. Because it works like a party line, if too many people try to send messages at once, the network slows dramatically.
| A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology |
Ethernet
Ethernet is a LAN that was developed by Xerox in 1976. The different Nodes on the Network are connected by Coaxial Cable. This cable can be thin (which can connect 2 Nodes up to a distance of about 1000 feet) or thick (which can connect 2 Nodes up to a distance of about 3300 feet). The Ethernet standard has a provision to transmit data at a rate of 10 megabits per second.
Ethernet is a LAN that was developed by Xerox in 1976. The different Nodes on the Network are connected by Coaxial Cable. This cable can be thin (which can connect 2 Nodes up to a distance of about 1000 feet) or thick (which can connect 2 Nodes up to a distance of about 3300 feet). The Ethernet standard has a provision to transmit data at a rate of 10 megabits per second.
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ethernet
one of the most popular types of local area network connections
one of the most popular types of local area network connections
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Ethernet
Standard method of connecting computers to a LAN . Ethernet can handle about 10,000,000 bits-per-second and can be used with almost any computer.
Standard method of connecting computers to a LAN . Ethernet can handle about 10,000,000 bits-per-second and can be used with almost any computer.
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Ethernet
A widely used interface data processing scheme for managing data transfers on network. An ethernet board (card) must be put into the computer for network connections. It can network a wide variety of computers, it is not proprietary, and components are widely available from many commercial sources.
A widely used interface data processing scheme for managing data transfers on network. An ethernet board (card) must be put into the computer for network connections. It can network a wide variety of computers, it is not proprietary, and components are widely available from many commercial sources.
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Ethernet
A very common method of networking computers in a LAN. Ethernet will handle about 10,000,000 bits-per-second and can be used with almost any kind of computer.
A very common method of networking computers in a LAN. Ethernet will handle about 10,000,000 bits-per-second and can be used with almost any kind of computer.
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Ethernet
A 10-Mb/s standard for LANs, initially developed by Xerox, and later refined by Digital, Intel and Xerox (DIX). All hosts are connected to a coaxial cable where they contend for network access using a Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) paradigm. See also: 802.x, Local Area Network, token ring.
A 10-Mb/s standard for LANs, initially developed by Xerox, and later refined by Digital, Intel and Xerox (DIX). All hosts are connected to a coaxial cable where they contend for network access using a Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) paradigm. See also: 802.x, Local Area Network, token ring.
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ETHERNET
A type of network cabling allowing theoretical data transfers of up to 10Mb per second.Computers using TCP/IP often connect to the internet via ethernet LANs.Ethernet typically uses a bus topology.
A type of network cabling allowing theoretical data transfers of up to 10Mb per second.Computers using TCP/IP often connect to the internet via ethernet LANs.Ethernet typically uses a bus topology.
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Ethernet
Computers on the Internet that use the TCP/IP protocols are frequently connected to the Net over an Ethernet link. Ethernet supports communications at 10 mbps over several types of wiring. A type of network interface card that connects an individual computer to a network. See nic .
Computers on the Internet that use the TCP/IP protocols are frequently connected to the Net over an Ethernet link. Ethernet supports communications at 10 mbps over several types of wiring. A type of network interface card that connects an individual computer to a network. See nic .
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Ethernet
Just to be clear, the first syllable is pronounced like "Heath" as in Heath Bar™, not like "Beth." I found this out the hard way (ridiculing laughter), but at least you don't have to. Ethernet is the most common type of connection computers use in a local area network (LAN). The two most widely-used forms of Ethernet are called 10BaseT and 100BaseT. In a 10BaseT Ethernet, data transfer speeds can reach 10 mbps (megabits per second) through a copper cable. In a 100BaseT Ethernet, transfer speeds can get up to 100 mbps. (Bet you wouldn't have guesses that.) There is also a new technology called "Gigabit" Ethernet, employed by some of the latest Apple Power Macs, where data transfer rates peak at 1000 mbps. Now that's fast.
Just to be clear, the first syllable is pronounced like "Heath" as in Heath Bar™, not like "Beth." I found this out the hard way (ridiculing laughter), but at least you don't have to. Ethernet is the most common type of connection computers use in a local area network (LAN). The two most widely-used forms of Ethernet are called 10BaseT and 100BaseT. In a 10BaseT Ethernet, data transfer speeds can reach 10 mbps (megabits per second) through a copper cable. In a 100BaseT Ethernet, transfer speeds can get up to 100 mbps. (Bet you wouldn't have guesses that.) There is also a new technology called "Gigabit" Ethernet, employed by some of the latest Apple Power Macs, where data transfer rates peak at 1000 mbps. Now that's fast.
Ethernet Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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ethernet
Noun
1. a type of networking technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second
(hypernym) local area network, LAN
(part-meronym) ethernet cable
Noun
1. a type of networking technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second
(hypernym) local area network, LAN
(part-meronym) ethernet cable
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ethernet
ethernet
n : a type of networking technology for local area networks; originally developed by xerox corporation; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second
similar words(2)
fast ethernet
ethernet address
ethernet
n : a type of networking technology for local area networks; originally developed by xerox corporation; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second
similar words(2)
fast ethernet
ethernet address
Ethernet Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Ethernet
A baseband local area network marketed by Xerox and developed jointly by Xerox, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Intel.
A baseband local area network marketed by Xerox and developed jointly by Xerox, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Intel.
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Ethernet
A standard protocol (IEEE 802.3) for a 10-Mb/s baseband local area network (LAN) bus using carrier-sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD) as the access method, implemented at the Physical Layer in the ISO Open Systems Interconnection--Reference Model, establishing the physical characteristics of a CSMA/CD network. Note 1: Ethernet is a standard for using various transmission media, such as coaxial cables, unshielded twisted pairs, and optical fibers. Note 2: The IEEE-802.3 standard is based on a proprietary product with a similar name.
A standard protocol (IEEE 802.3) for a 10-Mb/s baseband local area network (LAN) bus using carrier-sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD) as the access method, implemented at the Physical Layer in the ISO Open Systems Interconnection--Reference Model, establishing the physical characteristics of a CSMA/CD network. Note 1: Ethernet is a standard for using various transmission media, such as coaxial cables, unshielded twisted pairs, and optical fibers. Note 2: The IEEE-802.3 standard is based on a proprietary product with a similar name.
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Ethernet
A LAN standard, also known as IEE 802.3, that connects computers by means of coaxial cable or twisted paid conductors.
A LAN standard, also known as IEE 802.3, that connects computers by means of coaxial cable or twisted paid conductors.
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Ethernet
A popular local network design, which is the trademarked product of Xerox Corporation. It is characterized by 10 mbps baseband transmission over a coaxial cable and employs CMSA/CD for access control.
A popular local network design, which is the trademarked product of Xerox Corporation. It is characterized by 10 mbps baseband transmission over a coaxial cable and employs CMSA/CD for access control.
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Ethernet
One of the oldest LAN technologies. It was developed to run over coaxial cable although it can now run over twisted pair cable.
Fast Ethernet - 100Mbps Ethernet
One of the oldest LAN technologies. It was developed to run over coaxial cable although it can now run over twisted pair cable.
Fast Ethernet - 100Mbps Ethernet
Ethernet Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Ethernet
a system that links a local area network (LAN) of computers. Distinct from a more far-reaching wide area network (WAN).
a system that links a local area network (LAN) of computers. Distinct from a more far-reaching wide area network (WAN).
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Ethernet
A networking hardware standard for interconnecting different computers. Ethernet connections have a data transmission capacity, or bandwidth, of 10 Mbps (i.e., 10 Megabits per second, or 10,000,000 bits per second). Compare this with the typical modems today that transmit at 33,600 bits per second. See also bit.
A networking hardware standard for interconnecting different computers. Ethernet connections have a data transmission capacity, or bandwidth, of 10 Mbps (i.e., 10 Megabits per second, or 10,000,000 bits per second). Compare this with the typical modems today that transmit at 33,600 bits per second. See also bit.
Ethernet Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Ethernet
Ethernet is a family of frame-based computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs). The name comes from the physical concept of the ether. It defines a number of wiring and signaling standards for the physical layer, through means of network access at the Media Access Control (MAC)/Data Link Layer, and a common addressing format.
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