System Configuration Guide; Ethernet Overview - Hitachi S10mini User Manual

8 APPENDIXES

8.1 System Configuration Guide

8.1.1 Ethernet overview

Ethernet is a LAN (Local Area Network) standard for communications among personal computers,
printers, and other devices. It defines communication data formats, cables, connectors, and
communication-related items. The Ethernet standard is established by the Ethernet Working Group
(IEEE 802.3). So far, the 10BASE5, 10BASE2, 10BASE-T, and other system requirements are
stipulated. At present, the requirements for 1000BASE-T and other new systems are being studied.
Figure 8-1 shows the standardization scheme that the IEEE 802.3 has followed.
Source: IEEE home page (as of November 1998)
Figure 8-1 Scheme of Standardization by IEEE 802.3
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