What is Ethernet?
By allowing network-connected devices to operate by a set of rules that allow devices to communicate with one another without talking over one another, Ethernet technology was developed to tackle the issue of packet collision on a shared network. These network-connected devices are connected to an Ethernet switch by a cable, and the switch controls the data flow between the devices, apps, cloud services, and the Internet.
Ethernet is a common term for the IEEE 802.3 standard, which is based on the Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) protocol. This protocol defines endpoint addressing, communication rates, medium, and when to send data along with to what happens if an incident is detected. The three main areas of level for the IEEE 802.3 media standards are transmission distance, bandwidth capacity (10 Mbps to Tbps), and cable type (coaxial, twisted-pair, and fiber).
From its initial use, Ethernet has seen significant progress and is now the standard protocol for IP-based networks and the internet. The majority of networks now use Ethernet switches as their primary technology and popular network switch type.
Switched Ethernet
One type of network set that is important for networking and the internet is the Ethernet switch. Ethernet switches provide communication between cabled devices in an Ethernet LAN, such as PCs, servers, Wi-Fi access points, PoE lights, and Internet of Things devices.