Ethernet
noun
Ether·net
ˈē-thər-ˌnet 
: a computer network architecture consisting of various specified local-area network protocols, devices, and connection methods
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With recent advances in semiconductor technologies, this process of upgrading to single-pair Ethernet is a relatively simple one.
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Billal Hammoud, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
When installing the software to connect this printer to your PC via a USB or Ethernet cable, be sure to include the MF Scan Utility as part of the installation.
—David English, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Users will have the choice to pair those products with new networking chips — one that uses a proprietary InfiniBand standard and another that relies on the more common Ethernet protocol.
—Ian King, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
Some vendors like Nvidia and AMD have developed their own networking between accelerators, and others like Intel use industry-standard Ethernet for simplicity at scale.
—Karl Freund, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
With Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatibility and Ethernet 2.5GbE, this is an advanced docking station that will please power users working between office and home.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
As is typical, the installation is mostly automated, pausing to give the choice of an Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or USB connection.
—PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2024
The storage device is connected to the telescope’s onboard computer via Ethernet to continuously transfer the data, and it is attached to the telescope with mechanical pincers used by professional archers and chosen because of their ability to withstand high tension.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Nov. 2023
The base model also packs two Thunderbolt ports while the high-end models come with two Thunderbolt ports and two additional USB 3 ports (plus support for Gigabit Ethernet).
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2023
Billal Hammoud, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
When installing the software to connect this printer to your PC via a USB or Ethernet cable, be sure to include the MF Scan Utility as part of the installation.
—David English, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Users will have the choice to pair those products with new networking chips — one that uses a proprietary InfiniBand standard and another that relies on the more common Ethernet protocol.
—Ian King, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2024
Some vendors like Nvidia and AMD have developed their own networking between accelerators, and others like Intel use industry-standard Ethernet for simplicity at scale.
—Karl Freund, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
With Thunderbolt 4/USB4 compatibility and Ethernet 2.5GbE, this is an advanced docking station that will please power users working between office and home.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
As is typical, the installation is mostly automated, pausing to give the choice of an Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or USB connection.
—PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2024
The storage device is connected to the telescope’s onboard computer via Ethernet to continuously transfer the data, and it is attached to the telescope with mechanical pincers used by professional archers and chosen because of their ability to withstand high tension.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Nov. 2023
The base model also packs two Thunderbolt ports while the high-end models come with two Thunderbolt ports and two additional USB 3 ports (plus support for Gigabit Ethernet).
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
from Ethernet, a trademark
First Known Use
1976, in the meaning defined above
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“Ethernet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ethernet. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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