Ethernet

noun

Ethernet

noun

/ˈiθəɹˌnɛt/

Etymology Originally a trademark of Xerox, apparently composed of ether + net (“network”).

1

A computer network that complies with this set of standards.

Derived terms
Ethernet card
Related terms
ether, the standards are available for download in PDF format, IEEE 802.3 CSMA, CD

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