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Ethernet

/ˈiːθərˌnɛt/noun
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Ethernet is a set of networking technologies for wired connections that enable devices to communicate over local and wide-area networks at high speeds. It forms the foundation of most internet infrastructure today, evolving from simple office setups to supporting massive data centers with features like auto-negotiation for seamless compatibility.

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The original Ethernet prototype, developed at Xerox PARC in 1973, ran at a modest speed of about 2.94 Mbps—roughly 1,000 times slower than modern Gigabit Ethernet—and was tested using a vampire tap to pierce coaxial cables without cutting them, a quirky method that sounds straight out of a sci-fi novel.

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