Chapter 5. Ethernet LANs
What You Will Learn
On completing this chapter, you will be able to:
List the different Ethernet LAN types
Describe the addressing used in Ethernet LANs
Describe half-and full-duplex Ethernet LAN operation
List the different hardware types found in Ethernet LANs
Describe how each hardware device works in an Ethernet LAN
The most widely used local-area network (LAN) access method, defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), is the 802.3 standard. Ethernet has become so popular that most Apple computers and many PCs come with 10/100 Ethernet ports for home use. These ports enable you not just to create a small home network but to connect to the Internet via a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or cable ...
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