Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of network technology for local area networks (LANs): Ethernet is a standard system for connecting computers and other devices within a limited physical area, such as an office building or home, to form a network. It defines the rules for how data is sent and received over the network cables.

Usage

• Ethernet is used as a non-count noun to refer to the networking technology or standard itself.
• It is commonly used in technical and business contexts to describe the physical wired infrastructure of a network.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The office computers are all connected via Ethernet.
  • For a more stable connection, plug your laptop into the Ethernet port.
  • Older Ethernet standards supported speeds of 10 megabits per second.

Advanced Usage

• "Ethernet cable": A specific type of cable (often with an RJ-45 connector) used to connect devices to an Ethernet network.
  • I need a longer Ethernet cable to reach my router.
• "Ethernet port": The socket on a computer or device where an Ethernet cable is plugged in.
  • My new laptop doesn't have an Ethernet port, so I need an adapter.

Variants and Related Words

• Ethernet network (n): A local area network implemented using Ethernet technology.
  • The company's entire Ethernet network was upgraded to support gigabit speeds.

Synonyms

• LAN technology: A broader term for technologies enabling local area networks.
• Wired network: Describes a network using physical cables, often implemented with Ethernet.

Related Phrases

• "To be on Ethernet": To be connected to a network via an Ethernet cable.
  • My desktop is on Ethernet, but my phone uses Wi-Fi.
• "Ethernet connection": Refers to the state or quality of being connected via Ethernet.
  • An Ethernet connection is generally faster and more reliable than Wi-Fi.

Noun

1. a type of network technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second