Ethernet (Noun)
Meaning
A type of network technology for local area networks; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The office installed an ethernet connection to increase the speed and reliability of their network.
- To set up the local area network, the technician needed to run an ethernet cable between each computer.
- The new building was wired with ethernet to support the high-speed internet requirements of the tenants.
- The ethernet card in the old computer was outdated and needed to be replaced to improve connectivity.
- The IT department upgraded the network from Wi-Fi to ethernet to reduce lag and improve overall performance.