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Ethernet is a technical term associated with a local-area network (LAN)
architecture. Ethernet uses CSMA/CD method to handle simultaneous
demands. It is one of the most widely implemented LAN standards. Early
versions supported 10 Mbps (Mega bits per second) followed by 100 Mbps
rates and currently 1000 Mbps (1 Gigabit) mainly using fibre optic
cabling. For most home users (and to be honest probably most businesses
to the desktop) 100 Mbps Ethernet is what you will come across. Most
routers and switches available to the home user will use 100 Mbps RJ45
ports for Ethernet cabling. You will probably see the term Cat 5e
associated with Ethernet network cabling, this is the most commonly used
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