Understanding Ethernet A LAN is a common type of network found in home offices, small businesses, and large enterprises. Understanding how a LAN functions, including network components, frames, Ethernet addresses, and operational characteristics, is important for an overall knowledge of networking technologies. This lesson describes LANs and provides fundamental knowledge … [Read more...]
Physical Ethernet Standards
Physical Ethernet Standards Objective: Select the components required to meet a network specification Have I said that ethernet is the most popular LAN protocol? Ethernet started in the 1970s when Xerox needed a networking system to connect personal computers. Xerox joined forces with Digital Equipment Corp. (DEC) and Intel to develop the protocol, which is why the … [Read more...]