Ethernet

American

[ee-ther-net] / ˈi θərˌnɛt /

Trademark.

a local-area network protocol featuring a bus topology and a 10 megabit per second data transfer rate.

Ethernet British

/ ˈiːθəˌnɛt /

noun

computing a widely used type of local area network

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The high-speed, low-latency Tomahawk Ethernet switching chips control vast amounts of data moving between servers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The research lab was already known to Silicon Valley cognoscenti for having invented a personal computer called the Alto and the precursor to the Ethernet networking system.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

If you’re still having wonky problems, Kyle Wiens, chief executive of tech-repair site iFixit, recommends running an Ethernet cable between two routers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

CEO Hock Tan said it’s being driven by custom AI accelerators and Ethernet AI switches.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

“I don’t even think these are connected to the Internet. I don’t think they have Ethernet ports. Oh God, what if they don’t have network cards?”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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