Ethernet
See also: ethernet
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈiθəɹˌnɛt/
Noun
Ethernet (plural Ethernets)
- (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.
- (countable) A computer network which complies with such set of standards.
Usage notes
- 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 standardisation process, and now can be written in lowercase.
Translations
network cabling protocol standards
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computer network which complies with standards
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