English Explanatory Dictionary

Ethernet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A set of network cabling and network access (CSMA/CD) protocol standards for bus topology computer networks invented by Xerox but now controlled by the 802.3 subcommittee of the IEEE.
noun
  1. A computer network that complies with this set of standards.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Ethernet.

Pronunciation

/ˈiθəɹˌnɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Yangolin-ethernet.wav

Word forms

Ethernet Ethernets

Etymology

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

Related words

ether the standards are available for download in PDF format IEEE 802.3 CSMA CD

Derived words

Ethernet card
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