Question

Ethernet Technology and Internetworking Operating System

In this assignment, you will study the advances in Ethernet technology, and learn about the role of routers in a network.

Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research the following:

• Advances in Ethernet technology
• Internetworking Operating System (iOS) and routers

Based on your research and understanding, answer the following discussion questions:

Question 1

Ethernet has proven to be a viable networking technology. It will continue to be a key player in networking in years to come.

• Why is it so?
• What are the latest advances in Ethernet?
• What is meant by an Ethernet switch?
• How does Ethernet also play a role in wireless technologies?

Question 2

Routers are computing devices which need their own operating system (OS) to function. Some vendors refer to this OS as the iOS.

• What are the key roles of the iOS?
• On the other hand, routers must have interfaces. Why must each interface belong to a different network?

Why are some routers more expensive than others?

Answer 1

ANSWER:

Why is it so?

An Ethernet is the computer network situation where multiple computers are connected to each other and will share the same IP addresses. An Ethernet network has multiple computers on the same server and multiple networks need not be created for this. There are many components of the Ethernet such as:
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Hub
Crossover Cable
Router
The low cost of the Ethernet low cost made it the competing technology of the time. Thus Ethernet is a very simple and easy to use technology and is a standard across many networking devices used today.

What are the latest advances in Ethernet?
Ethernet started with original 10 Mbps throughput which was matched to the servers and the workstations of the time. After 1990, it Ethernet networking performance increased as well, and 100 Mbps Ethernet introduced. The current version of the Ethernet standard specifies operations up to 100 Gbps.

What is meant by an Ethernet switch?
An ethernet switch is a device which is used to connect multiple PCs and servers, machines and other Ethernet enables IP devices to the Local Area Network. The switch uses the MAC address table for tracking the PCs and servers and other connected devices as to where they are located.

How does Ethernet also play a role in wireless technologies?
The standard for the wireless networking within the home or the office is Wi-Fi or 802.11 network and wireless Ethernet is the wireless counterpart to regular, wired Ethernet and thus is the standard for the local wireless networks.

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