Ethernet physical layer
Internet protocol
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The physical-layer specifications of the Ethernet family of computer network standards are published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which defines the electrical or optical ... Wikipedia
Common connector types: 8P8C, LC, SC, ST
Major variants: 10BASE5, 10BASE2, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 10GBASE-T
Maximum bit rate: 1 Mbit/s to 400 Gbit/s
Maximum distance: 100 m (328 ft) over twisted pair, up to 100 km over optical fiber
Mode of operation: differential (balanced), optical, single-ended
Network topology: Point-to-point, star, bus
Physical media: Coaxial cable, twisted pair, optical fiber