Ethernet

Understanding Ethernet Communication – Protocols // W.5.4

Protocols All of us are familiar with protocols for human communication, society’s rules about appearance, speaking, listening and understanding. These rules govern different layers of communication. They work to help us successfully communicate. Similarly, in the computer world, a protocol is a set of rules that governs communications between the computers on a network. So, […]

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Understanding Ethernet Communication – Glossary // W.5.5

# 10Base2 10Base5 10BaseF 10BaseT # 10Base2 Ethernet specification for thin coaxial cable, transmits signals at 10 Mbps (megabits per second). Maximum distance of 185 meters per segment. (Obsolete) 10Base5 Ethernet specification for thick cable. Transmits signals at 10 Mbps (megabits per second). Maximum distance of 500 meters per segment. (Obsolete) 10BaseF Ethernet specification for Fiber Optic

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Understanding Ethernet – Topologies // W.5.2

Introduction Communications is one of the most dynamically changing industries. We are surrounded by continually evolving, state-of the-art technology (wifi, smart phones, satellite TV, GPS) Advanced methods of communication have filtered into many industries and revolutionized their processes and procedures.  Understanding the advantage of utilizing Ethernet communications is important in helping the HVACR industry keep

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