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A Brief Note on Ethernet and Its Applications

Sannerie Lorie^{* *}Correspondence: Sannerie Lorie, Department of Digital Technology, Raytheon Technologies Research Center, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, Email:

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Description

Ethernet is a common method for connecting devices in a wired Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN). It uses a protocol, which is a set of rules or a standard network language, to let devices to communicate with one another.

Ethernet illustrates how network devices format and transmit data so that other devices on the same LAN or campus network can recognize, receive, and process it. An Ethernet cable is the real, encased wire over which data transfers.

Connected devices that connect to a geographically constrained network via cables rather than a wireless connection are most likely to use Ethernet. The benefits of Ethernet connectivity, which include stability and security, are relied upon by a wide range of end users, from organisations to enthusiasts.

Wireless LAN (WLAN) technologies are more prone to disruptions than Ethernet. It can give a better level of network security and administration than wireless technologies since devices must connect via physical connection. As a consequence,outsiders will have a difficult time obtaining network data or stealing bandwidth for prohibited devices.

Fiber optic media converters link an Ethernet device to a fibre optic connection using CAT5/CAT6 copper cables. An Ethernet network is normally operational within a 10-kilometer radius. The network's distance covered has been greatly increased because to the addition of fibre optic cable. The following are some Ethernet network examples:

Fast ethernet

As the name implies, this is a high-speed internet that can send and receive data at speeds of up to 100 Mbps. A twisted pair or CAT5 cable is often used to support this sort of network. When a laptop, camera, or other device is connected to a network, it uses 10/100 Base Ethernet on the Ethernet side and 100 Base on the fibre side.

Gigabit ethernet

This network transports data at a much faster rate, about 1000 Mbps or 1 Gbps. Fast Ethernet is gradually being phased out, and Gigabit speed is an upgrade. All four pairs of the twisted pair cable contribute to the data transfer speed in this form of network. Video conferencing solutions that employ CAT5e or other modern connections benefit greatly from this network type. 1000 Base SX fibre cables for multimode and 1000 Base LX fibre cables for single mode systems can be utilized for extended networks of up to 500 m. VERSITRON makes Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters that use Fiber SFP modules to handle 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet rates and 1000 Base-T Gigabit speeds on the fibre side. 10-Gigabit Ethernet-With a data transfer rate of 10 Gigabit/second, this is an even more sophisticated and high-speed network type. CAT6a or CAT7 twisted pair cables, as well as fibre optic cables, support it. This network area may be extended up to 10,000 metres utilising fibre optic cable.

Ethernet switch

This form of network necessitates the use of a switch or hub. In this situation, a regular network cable is utilized instead of a twisted pair cable. Network switches allow data to be transferred from one device to another without disrupting the rest of the network.