Ethernet


Ether·net

noun \ˈē-thər-ˌnet\

Definition of ETHERNET

: a computer network architecture consisting of various specified local-area network protocols, devices, and connection methods

Origin of ETHERNET

from Ethernet, a trademark
First Known Use: 1976

Other Telecommunications Terms

intercept

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