ethernet (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: [ˈiːθərnɛt]
Definition
A system for connecting computers in a local area network (LAN) using cables that transmit data at high speeds.
Examples
The technician installed a new ethernet port in the wall for faster internet access.
Most modern routers have multiple ethernet ports for wired connections.
How to Use ethernet
- ethernet cable (collocation)
- A physical cable used to connect devices in a network. — "He bought a new, longer ethernet cable to reach the router."
- ethernet port (collocation)
- A socket on a computer or device where an ethernet cable is plugged in. — "The printer has an ethernet port for network printing."
- ethernet connection (collocation)
- The act or state of being connected to a network via ethernet. — "A stable ethernet connection is crucial for video conferencing."
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