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  • Using Ethernet switches to build LANs

    In this expert response, our very own Lindi Horton explains how one might use Ethernet switches to build a LAN and what to consider. 

  • Ethernet

    Ethernet is the most widely-installed local area network ( LAN) technology. 

  • Link and port aggregation information

    Need some clarification on link and port aggregation? Here, our expert, Lindi Horton, provides us with just that in this Q&A. 

  • Cisco bulks up data center switching

    Cisco Systems Inc. today made significant announcements in its data center switching line: an 8-port, 10 GigE module; a blade switch for Fujitsu Siemens; and a Web-based script-sharing community. 

  • collision

    In a half duplex Ethernet network, a collision is the result of two devices on the same network attempting to transmit data at exactly the same time. 

  • 1000BASE-T

    1000BASE-T is Gigabit Ethernet (1 gigabit is 1000 megabits per second) on copper cables, using four pairs of Category 5 unshielded twisted pair to achieve the gigabit data rate. 

  • Power over Ethernet Crash Course

    Discover what Power over Ethernet is, how it works, and whether it's right for your network with these tips and resources. 

  • Checking for high-network utilization on a switched network

    Learn the general approaches means for checking for high-network utilization on switched networks. 

  • Ethernet point-of-presence (EPOP)

    Ethernet point-of-presence (EPOP) is a technology developed by Level 3 Communications that provides widespread access to broadband networks. As a large network increases its bandwidth, it can include large and expanding groups of subscribers. This tr... 

  • IEEE 802.3at: Power over Ethernet plus

    802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) has been widely adopted for powering VoIP phones, wireless access points and a number of other network-connected products. But it provides a limited amount of power. In this tip, David Jacobs investigates the latest ...