ethernet
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Definition
- 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
- 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