Computer Science GCSE
Ethernet
What Ethernet means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Ethernet
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Reference: OCR
A family of protocols and standards used for wired local area networks, defining how devices format and transmit frames over a shared medium.
Topics that use Ethernet
Related terms
- Encryption
- HTTPS
- IMAP
- Interoperability and compatibility
- IP address
- IPv⁴
- Layering
- Low-power device connectivity
Using Ethernet in the exam
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