Ethernet
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See also: ethernet
English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Originally a trademark of Xerox, apparently composed of ether + net (“network”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
Ethernet
- 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.
Noun[edit]
Ethernet (plural Ethernets)
- A computer network that complies with this set of standards.
Usage notes[edit]
- In both senses, this word is often used attributively, as a noun adjunct, in a manner resembling an adjective:
- These products comply with Ethernet standards.
- I'd like to buy some Ethernet cable.
- Originally a trademark of Xerox, and hence capitalised, but this was relinquished during the standardisation process, and it may now be written in lower case.
Translations[edit]
network cabling protocol standards
computer network which complies with standards