1.5b - Ethernet Standards

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focused on Ethernet networking standards and related terminology.

Ethernet

The most popular networking standard that enables connectivity between devices within a wired network.

IEEE 802.3

A committee of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers responsible for designing and documenting Ethernet standards.

1000BASE-T

A Gigabit Ethernet network standard that operates over twisted-pair copper cabling at a speed of 1 gigabit per second.

10GBASE-T

A 10 Gigabit Ethernet network standard using twisted-pair copper cabling, operating at a speed of 10 gigabits per second.

1000BASE-SX

A Gigabit Ethernet network standard that utilizes fiber optics and operates at a speed of 1 gigabit per second.

baseband

A term used in Ethernet standards indicating that a single frequency is used to send data over the network.

broadband

A method of communication that uses many different frequencies across a network as opposed to a single frequency.

twisted-pair copper

A type of cabling used in Ethernet networks capable of supporting various standards and speeds - signified by the letter T.

fiber optics

A medium used in Ethernet networks that provides high-speed data transmission via light signals - signified by the letter F.

SX

An additional designation in Ethernet standards indicating the use of short wavelength light sent over fiber optic connections.