INTRODUCTION TO THE ETHERNET
Ethernet was originally introduced by Digital Equipment Corporation, Intel, and Xerox. This was also called a DIX network (the first letter from each of the three company names). The IEEE later standardized it, under the 802.3 standard. Currently, two major types of Ethernet are still operational in many networks. The first one is the traditional Ethernet or DIX network, and the second one is the IEEE 802.3 standard. There is little difference between these two standards, as noted later in this chapter. However, both of these standards can be used on a single network. Ethernet networks use CSMA/CD as the access method.
Types of Ethernet
Currently, several common Ethernet standards are used. Each standard has its ...
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