# An Ethernet

The Entire family of IEEE LAN Standards ([Physical Layer Standard ](https://app.gitbook.com/@mudassirs46/s/network-fundamentals/~/drafts/-MRZ8l67L5MHnaQIEh9W/physical-layer)& [Data-Link Layer Standard](https://app.gitbook.com/@mudassirs46/s/network-fundamentals/~/drafts/-MRZ8l67L5MHnaQIEh9W/data-link-layer)) that together define the [Physical Layer ](https://app.gitbook.com/@mudassirs46/s/network-fundamentals/~/drafts/-MRZ8l67L5MHnaQIEh9W/physical-layer)& the [Data-Link Layers ](https://app.gitbook.com/@mudassirs46/s/network-fundamentals/~/drafts/-MRZ8l67L5MHnaQIEh9W/data-link-layer)of the Wired LAN technology is referred to as an Ethernet.

* Ethernet is a Communication Standard that was developed in the early 80s to be used in a LAN (such as a home/building) for the Network Computers and other devices. 
* Ethernet uses different Mediums to connect different types of networks which are used in a [SOHO LAN Network](https://app.gitbook.com/@mudassirs46/s/network-fundamentals/~/drafts/-MRZ8l67L5MHnaQIEh9W/a-soho-lan-network) or an [Enterprise Network](https://app.gitbook.com/@mudassirs46/s/network-fundamentals/~/drafts/-MRZ8l67L5MHnaQIEh9W/an-enterprise-lan-network) via different [types of Networking devices](https://app.gitbook.com/@mudassirs46/s/network-fundamentals/~/drafts/-MRZ8l67L5MHnaQIEh9W/types-of-networking-devices).
* Ethernet Address is also called [MAC Address ](https://app.gitbook.com/@mudassirs46/s/network-fundamentals/~/drafts/-MRZ8l67L5MHnaQIEh9W/ethernet-addressing-mac)(Media Access Control).

## Reference:

* CCNA 200-301 OCG, Volume 1, Pg. 34 - Wendell Odom . 
* [https://www.itprc.com/overview-of-ethernet-history/#:\~:text=As time wore on%2C the,%2C 5%2C and 5e cable](https://www.itprc.com/overview-of-ethernet-history/).