ABSTRACT
Ethernet is the most widely used networking technology used in LANs (local area networks). On its own, Ethernet cannot make a network; it needs some other protocol such as TCP/IP or SPX/IPX to allow nodes to communicate. Unfortunately, Ethernet in its standard form does not cope well with heavy traffic. But has many advantages, including:
Its networks are easy to plan and cheap to install.
Its network components are cheap and well supported.
It is well-proven technology which is fairly robust and reliable.
It is simple to add and delete computers on the network.
It is supported by most software and hardware systems.
