It was commercially introduced in 1980 and first standardized in 1983 as IEEE 802.3. Ethernet has since been refined to support higher bit rates, a greater number of nodes, and longer link …

Apr 20, 2023 · Ethernet delivers stable, speedy, secure wired connections to the internet and between devices. Before Wi-Fi became ubiquitous, Ethernet was the way to link devices …

Oct 3, 2025 · While LANs may use wired or wireless media, Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) dominates as the primary wired LAN standard. It provides standardized framing, efficient media access …

Oct 26, 2023 · What is Ethernet? Ethernet is the traditional technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network. It enables devices to communicate with …

Nov 21, 2025 · Ethernet, computer networking technology used in local area networks (LANs). Ethernet networks have grown larger, faster, and more diverse since the standard first came …

Jan 12, 2023 · Ethernet is a networking technology that includes the protocol, port, cable, and computer chip needed to plug a desktop or laptop into a local area network (LAN) for speedy …

Aug 26, 2023 · Ethernet is a family of technologies commonly used for local area networking (LAN). It enables devices within a defined geographic area, such as a home, office, or …

Oct 10, 2025 · Ethernet is the technology that is commonly used in wired local area networks (LANs). A LAN is a network of computers and other electronic devices that covers a small …

Aug 29, 2025 · Ethernet works across two layers of the OSI model: the physical layer and the data link layer. The second layer makes use of the MAC and LLC sublayers. Depending on the …

Dec 6, 2024 · Known initially as Alto Aloha Network, Ethernet is a widely used LAN (Local Area Network) protocol created at Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) in 1973 by Robert …