Ethernet is the major local-area network (LAN) in which we connect our computers, routers, and printers. It has taken an important role in the industrial engineering world, having become the ...

Ethernet has been steadily extending its influence as it continues to evolve beyond the local area network.The ongoing development of virtual local area network, or VLAN, standards, is paving the way ...

Thanks for your comments on my first EtherGeek post on understanding the OSI Model. I especially enjoyed learning new ways to remember the OSI Model; for example: Please Do Not Throw Stale Pizza Away.

We met Mr. Murphy, of “What can go wrong, will” infamy, in the introduction to failure modes and the discussion of failure modes at the foundation levels. Now we will learn his tricks on shared media ...

Explains the three layers critical to network design: Access, Distribution, and Core Anyone involved in networking and/or telecommunications should be somewhat familiar with the use of layers. Many ...

The PM5422 META 20G dual 10-Gbit/s carrier Ethernet physical layer device enables carrier Ethernet switch and router equipment to easily connect to emerging metro optical transport networks (ITU-T ...